Health Department Mortality Surveillance
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The document summarizes mortality data from the Central Shenandoah Health District. It finds that cancer, heart disease, unintentional injury, and Alzheimer's disease are the top causes of death in the region. For each cause of death, it examines trends over time, the most prevalent types, and the localities most affected. It encourages community efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent disease through education, outreach, and making communities more walkable and safe.
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- 8. ACLOSERLOOKATCANCER Buena Vista City Waynesboro City Staunton City Augusta County Lung Cancer Colon Cancer Breast Cancer Pancreatic Cancer Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma Prostate Cancer TOP FOUR LOCALITIES TOP SIX TYPES
- 9. lET’SMAKEANImpact Avoid smoking Eat a healthy diet Wear sunscreen Maintain an active lifestyle HEALTHY PEOPLE HEALTHY COMMUNITIES Community outreach Mobile screening days Support groups
- 11. Trending downward but which areas are most affected?
- 12. ACLOSERLOOKATheartdisease Bath County Buena Vista City Waynesboro City Lexington City TOP FOUR LOCALITIES
- 13. lET’SMAKEANImpact Avoid smoking Eat a healthy diet Maintain an active lifestyle Maintain a healthy weight HEALTHY PEOPLE HEALTHY COMMUNITIES Community outreach Fitness promotion Increasing walkability
- 15. Often higher than state rate. What types of unintentional injury are most prevalent and which areas are most affected?
- 16. ACLOSERLOOKATunintentionalinjury Highland County Augusta County Lexington City Staunton City Motor Vehicle Accidents Accidental Poisoning Falls Accidental Fire TOP FOUR LOCALITIES TOP FOUR TYPES
- 17. lET’SMAKEANImpact Label poisonous substances properly and store them in safe places Take necessary precautions to avoid falls Never leave flames unattended HEALTHY PEOPLE HEALTHY COMMUNITIES Community outreach/ education Increasing sidewalks
- 19. Trending downward but higher than state rate: which areas are most affected?
- 20. ACLOSERLOOKATALZHEIMER’sdisease Highland County Buena Vista City Rockingham County Augusta County TOP FOUR LOCALITIES
- 21. lET’SMAKEANImpact Eat a healthy diet Maintain an active lifestyle Interact with people Stimulate yourself mentally Get enough sleep Manage your stress HEALTHY PEOPLE HEALTHY COMMUNITIES Community outreach/ education Promotion of mental stimulation among organizations with older members
- 22. FOR MORE INFORMATION QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, CONCERNS? email us at CSHDINFO@vdh.virginia.gov visit www.TheHealthDepartment.org
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