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One
of Tri-County Health Department's many roles is to monitor the
health of our residents through a variety of public health data,
identify disparities, and find ways to improve the health
of the population.
Although
health indicators such as infant mortality and life expectancy have improved
for most Americans, many minorities experience higher rates of preventable
disease, disability and death.
These health disparities, risk factors and unique health
concerns are described below.
Specific Minority
Health Concerns:
• African American / Black
• Asian American
• Gay / Lesbian GLBT
• Hispanic / Latino
• Minority Health Overview
• Multiracial
• Native American
• Pacific
Islander
• People With Disabilities
• White / Caucasian
Individual
Illnesses and Disparities:
• Cancer
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Diabetes
• Hepatitis C
• HIV / AIDS
• Immunization Rates
• Infant Mortality
• Mental Health
• Tobacco Use
• Tuberculosis
• Resources
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Tri-County
Health Department does not discriminate against clients
on the basis of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, color, religion,
national origin, disability, veteran status or any other status
protected by state law.
Some
of our grant-funded programs have income, residency or age requirements.
(Such as children's immunizations or senior dental care.) Many
are offered for free or on a sliding fee scale.
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