How healthy are we, Chenango?
NORWICH – According a recent study of nationwide county health rankings conducted by the University of Wisconsin, Chenango County ranks as the 33rd healthiest county in New York State.
Statistics released by the university earlier this month showed that of the 62 counties in the state, Chenango fell near the middle of the pack when it comes to overall health. Statistics were based on a number of elements including mortality, health behaviors, physical environment, clinical care, and social and economic factors of the county.
2012 marks the third year the study has been administered by the university. This year’s report indicates that Chenango County has advanced in the university’s rankings, moving up from No. 43 in 2010 and No. 36 last year.
Nearby, Madison and Delaware counties fared much better, ranking 14th and 23rd, respectively. Other surrounding counties fall shortly behind Chenango, with Otsego (39), Cortland (41), and Broome (56). Putnam County earned the No. 1 ranking and Bronx County was labeled least healthy at No. 62.
“The Chenango County Health Department is currently evaluating the County Health Ranking. We view the report as just another piece of data which we continually use to evaluate the overall health of the residents of Chenango County,” Public Health Director Marcas Flindt said in a statement earlier this week.
The rankings report that 13 percent of the county is in poor health, 25 percent of the local population are smokers, 28 percent of local residents are classified as obese, 18 percent are excessive drinkers, and 25 percent are physically inactive.
When it comes to education, 83 percent of county residents are high school graduates and 50 percent have some college experience. More than 9 percent of county residents are unemployed, 24 percent of the children live in poverty and 25 percent receive inadequate social support, according to the study.
Plans at the Chenango County Health Department are to use the latest statistics to the advantage of county residents by reviewing and focusing on areas of health that can be improved upon. According to Flindt, the departments will use the County Health Rankings report to “help develop and implement future public health programming.”
“Everyone should keep in mind some basic, everyday steps for better health,” Flindt added. “Eat seven servings of fruits and vegetables every day, don’t smoke, and get 30 minutes of exercise three times a week.”
Flindt also noted that the rankings are not a one-size-fits-all measure for every county.
“The Chenango County Health Department focuses on the overall health of the population in our county and doesn’t actively compare ourselves with neighboring counties because public health needs and programming varies widely from county to county,” he said.
Statistics released by the university earlier this month showed that of the 62 counties in the state, Chenango fell near the middle of the pack when it comes to overall health. Statistics were based on a number of elements including mortality, health behaviors, physical environment, clinical care, and social and economic factors of the county.
2012 marks the third year the study has been administered by the university. This year’s report indicates that Chenango County has advanced in the university’s rankings, moving up from No. 43 in 2010 and No. 36 last year.
Nearby, Madison and Delaware counties fared much better, ranking 14th and 23rd, respectively. Other surrounding counties fall shortly behind Chenango, with Otsego (39), Cortland (41), and Broome (56). Putnam County earned the No. 1 ranking and Bronx County was labeled least healthy at No. 62.
“The Chenango County Health Department is currently evaluating the County Health Ranking. We view the report as just another piece of data which we continually use to evaluate the overall health of the residents of Chenango County,” Public Health Director Marcas Flindt said in a statement earlier this week.
The rankings report that 13 percent of the county is in poor health, 25 percent of the local population are smokers, 28 percent of local residents are classified as obese, 18 percent are excessive drinkers, and 25 percent are physically inactive.
When it comes to education, 83 percent of county residents are high school graduates and 50 percent have some college experience. More than 9 percent of county residents are unemployed, 24 percent of the children live in poverty and 25 percent receive inadequate social support, according to the study.
Plans at the Chenango County Health Department are to use the latest statistics to the advantage of county residents by reviewing and focusing on areas of health that can be improved upon. According to Flindt, the departments will use the County Health Rankings report to “help develop and implement future public health programming.”
“Everyone should keep in mind some basic, everyday steps for better health,” Flindt added. “Eat seven servings of fruits and vegetables every day, don’t smoke, and get 30 minutes of exercise three times a week.”
Flindt also noted that the rankings are not a one-size-fits-all measure for every county.
“The Chenango County Health Department focuses on the overall health of the population in our county and doesn’t actively compare ourselves with neighboring counties because public health needs and programming varies widely from county to county,” he said.
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