Health Brief

Chattanooga & Hamilton County Health Brief

County health briefs offer comprehensive information about Tennessee cities and their surrounding areas. Each county health brief is different and focuses on that county’s biggest health challenges as identified by county and city health departments. Due to the highly customized nature of this information, statistics and metrics will vary from brief to brief. This health brief focuses on the top health priorities as identified by local experts, including the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department’s community health profile. Scroll down to read about health in Chattanooga and Hamilton County or jump to a specific section: Demographics Causes of death Disease Social determinants Health disparities Solutions What are the demographics of Hamilton County? Population 361,613 (2017) Population Growth Hamilton County has grown by […]
Knoxville & Knox County Health Brief

Updated January 15, 2018 County health briefs offer comprehensive information about Tennessee cities and their surrounding areas. Each county health brief is different and focuses on that county’s biggest health challenges as identified by county and city health departments. Due to the highly customized nature of this information, statistics and metrics will vary from brief to brief. The Knox County health brief focuses on the top health priorities as identified by local experts, including representatives from the Knox County Health Department. Scroll down to read about health in Knox County, view sources or jump to a specific section: Demographics Causes of death Disease Social determinants Health disparities Solutions What are the demographics of Knox County? Population 448,164 Income The median […]
Health Brief: Mental Illness: 20% of Tennesseans experience mental illness

Mental illness is more common than cancer, diabetes or heart disease. How mental illness affects Tennesseans.
Health Brief: Cancer

Tennessee has the 7th highest cancer death rate in the U.S. Read how that breaks down and how we change it.

Health Brief: Cancer: Tennessee has the 7th highest cancer death rate in the U.S.

Tennessee has the 7th highest cancer death rate in the U.S. Read how that breaks down and how we change it.
Health Brief: Asthma & Allergies

In America, 20 million people have asthma, and more than 50 million suffer from allergies. Find out how those conditions affect our health in Tennessee.

Health Brief: Asthma & Allergies: Asthma and allergies are leading causes of chronic illness in Tennessee

In America, 20 million people have asthma, and more than 50 million suffer from allergies. Find out how those conditions affect our health in Tennessee.
Health Brief: Addiction

Nearly 400,000 Tennesseans abuse or are dependent on alcohol or drugs. How it’s happening and what we do to change it.

Health Brief: Addiction: Nearly 400,000 Tennesseans abuse or are dependent on alcohol or drugs. How it's happening and what we do to change it.

Nearly 400,000 Tennesseans abuse or are dependent on alcohol or drugs. How it’s happening and what we do to change it.
Health Brief: Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS)

More than 1,000 Tennessee infants are born dependent on drugs each year. Why it’s happening and how we change it.

Health Brief: Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS): More than 1,000 infants in Tennessee are born dependent on drugs each year. Why it's happening and how we change it.

More than 1,000 Tennessee infants are born dependent on drugs each year. Why it’s happening and how we change it.
Health Brief: Childhood Obesity in Tennessee

Updated June 20, 2017 Health briefs offer quick but comprehensive information about some of the biggest health challenges Tennessee is facing. Scroll down to read all about childhood obesity in our state or jump to a specific section: Definition Causes Long-term impact Solutions Infographics Health professionals consider the current situation an epidemic with long-term health consequences for these children as they get older. For example: Tennessee consistently ranks as one of the states with the highest rate of childhood obesity. according to the 2017 BCBS Health Index Report. Back to top How do you define childhood obesity? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention uses Body Mass Index (BMI) to determine overweight and obesity. BMI for children takes into account […]

Health Brief: Childhood Obesity in Tennessee: Tennessee ranks #5 for most obese 10-17 year-olds and the consequences last far beyond their teen years

Updated June 20, 2017 Health briefs offer quick but comprehensive information about some of the biggest health challenges Tennessee is facing. Scroll down to read all about childhood obesity in our state or jump to a specific section: Definition Causes Long-term impact Solutions Infographics Health professionals consider the current situation an epidemic with long-term health consequences for these children as they get older. For example: Tennessee consistently ranks as one of the states with the highest rate of childhood obesity. according to the 2017 BCBS Health Index Report. Back to top How do you define childhood obesity? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention uses Body Mass Index (BMI) to determine overweight and obesity. BMI for children takes into account […]
Health Brief: Hypertension in Tennessee

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is called “the silent killer” because it often has no symptoms. One in 5 adults in the U.S. has high blood pressure but doesn’t know it.

Health Brief: Hypertension in Tennessee: Nearly 40% of Tennessee adults have high blood pressure

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is called “the silent killer” because it often has no symptoms. One in 5 adults in the U.S. has high blood pressure but doesn’t know it.
Health Brief: Diabetes in Tennessee

Nearly 13% of adults in Tennessee have diabetes. Only 9% in the U.S. do.

Health Brief: Diabetes in Tennessee: As part of the diabetes belt, Tennessee has the 5th highest rates of diabetes in America

Nearly 13% of adults in Tennessee have diabetes. Only 9% in the U.S. do.