Median Income
Definition The median income is the exact income value that is in the middle of all incomes within a predetermined region, meaning that half of all incomes are above this value and half of all incomes are below this value. Note, that the median income is not to be confused with the average income, which […]
Linguistic Isolation
Definition Linguistic isolation refers to households that speak limited English. A household is linguistically isolated if i) there are no members 14 or older who speak English or ii) the members 14 or older who speak another language do not speak English very well. Context/Impact on Health Many immigrants move to America as their new […]
Less Than High School Education
Definition Individuals whose highest educational attainment does not exceed the high school level. These individuals have less than a high school diploma or an equivalent certification. Context The education attainment of an individual is significantly linked both directly and indirectly to the health outcomes experienced by that individual. A person’s health can directly interfere with […]
Regular Checkup
Definition Regular check-ups are an example of preventative care and are defined as general physical exams, and not exams for a specific injury, illness, or condition. Routine check-ups generally involve monitoring an individual’s height, weight, heart rate, blood pressure, etc. and comparing those results to previous years. The purpose of regular checkups is to discover […]
Lack of Insurance
Definition The percentage of the population living beyond a half-mile from a park. Context/Impact on Health Having access, via walking or biking, to parks is important for overall health. Using parks and recreation services is associated with positive health impacts, including the physical, social, and mental aspects of health. The distance from a person’s home […]
Food Insecurity
Definition According to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), food insecurity is limited or uncertain access to nutritionally adequate food that prevents individuals from leading healthy lives. Food insecurity can be temporary or long-term, and can be influenced by income, employment, and disability. Limited access to supermarkets, supercenters, grocery stores, or other sources of healthy […]