Understanding Obesity and Diabetes Trends Across the U.S.
Discover how obesity and diabetes prevalence has evolved over time.
Cigarette Smoking is Down Nationwide, but Not Equally Across All Groups
35 years of data show fewer adults are smoking, but not all communities are seeing the same improvements.
35 Years of America’s Health Rankings
Explore how the America’s Health Rankings model has advanced over 35 years to reflect the evolving understanding of factors that contribute to population health and well-being.
Mental Health Challenges Reached Unprecedented Highs, Even as More Help Becomes Available
Mental health challenges have worsened in some areas, while others show signs of improvement.
Key Trends Provide Insights into America’s Health and Well-Being over 35 Years
Long-term trend data show how key indicators of the nation’s health and well-being have moved over 35 years.
Breaking Down Data Barriers: New America’s Health Rankings Tool Increases Data Accessibility for Public Health Leaders
As a trusted data leader, America’s Health Rankings released a new tool to directly connect public health professionals, community leaders, advocates, policymakers, journalists and others with the reliable data they need to continue identifying gaps and driving solutions.
Transforming Mental Health Care Through Data and Technology
I’ve always viewed data as one of our most powerful tools — not just for understanding the challenges we face, but for driving real change. Data can guide us in designing programs, securing funding and advocating for policy changes that address disparities, especially in mental health.
HHS Video Series: A Conversation on the Health of Older Adults with Rear Admiral Paul Reed and Dr. Rhonda Randall
Rear Admiral Paul Reed, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), recently invited Dr. Rhonda Randall, Senior Medical Advisor to America’s Health Rankings and Board Member with the United Health Foundation, to appear on HHS’s vlog and reflect on Older Americans Month.
Documenting the Human Experience Means Measuring Caregiving
Throughout my career collaborating with everyone from patients to policymakers to advance public health across the United States, one thing has become clear to me: caregiving is fundamental to the human experience. Whether we are caring for a child or an older adult, the act of caregiving is a labor of love that keeps humans connected and healthy.