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\u201cData at the neighborhood level helps programs work better and smarter to address health inequities in our county,\u201d says Ken Yeager, Santa Clara\u2019s county supervisor. \u201cThis is part of the county\u2019s investment to support local nonprofits, city governments and residents with the data they need to run great programs. We look forward to seeing how this data will continue to build innovative health solutions across Silicon Valley.\u201d

The Open Data Portal<\/a>, which is hosted by mapping and location analytics vendor Esri, includes searchable and downloadable information on more than 100 health topics, as well as the latest local metrics and demographics based on race, ethnicity and income.

Topics broken down by city and neighborhood in the portal include fast food consumption, e-cigarette use and physical activity, in an effort to encourage county residents to make healthy lifestyle changes.

Also See<\/b>: CDC interactive website brings health data down to the neighborhood level<\/a>

According to officials, data for the portal on the health status of county residents was gathered and analyzed by the Public Health Department\u2019s epidemiologists, who collected the information from \u201creputable sources,\u201d such as the State of California, federal government and nonprofit organizations.

\u201cGood data is required to make informed public health decisions, and the Open Data Portal helps all of us understand factors that contribute to our health,\u201d says Sara Cody, MD, director of the Public Health Department and county health officer. \u201cBy making our county\u2019s health data accessible to anyone with an internet connection, we put power in the hands of our community and many partners to help us improve health.\u201d

In addition, the portal features \u201cstory maps\u201d that highlight specific health issues\u2014including influenza, opioid abuse, suicide, teen births, and tuberculosis\u2014and how the county is addressing these challenges.

\u201cThe county needs to share how well we are doing and where we need to do better,\u201d adds Ren\u00e9 G. Santiago, deputy county executive and director of the County of Santa Clara Health and Hospital System. \u201cSharing data responsibly about health successes and disparities is one way towards creating healthier communities. In this manner, we can work together to improve our living conditions. This portal is a testament to Public Health\u2019s mission to assess the needs of communities, openly share data that promotes optimal health, and offer community partners tools and data on how we can make a positive difference in people\u2019s lives.\u201d","saveContent":"The Public Health Department in Santa Clara County, Calif., has launched a user-friendly online tool for residents to access health data.

\u201cData at the neighborhood level helps programs work better and smarter to address health inequities in our county,\u201d says Ken Yeager, Santa Clara\u2019s county supervisor. \u201cThis is part of the county\u2019s investment to support local nonprofits, city governments and residents with the data they need to run great programs. We look forward to seeing how this data will continue to build innovative health solutions across Silicon Valley.\u201d

The Open Data Portal<\/a>, which is hosted by mapping and location analytics vendor Esri, includes searchable and downloadable information on more than 100 health topics, as well as the latest local metrics and demographics based on race, ethnicity and income.

Topics broken down by city and neighborhood in the portal include fast food consumption, e-cigarette use and physical activity, in an effort to encourage county residents to make healthy lifestyle changes.

Also See<\/b>: CDC interactive website brings health data down to the neighborhood level<\/a>

According to officials, data for the portal on the health status of county residents was gathered and analyzed by the Public Health Department\u2019s epidemiologists, who collected the information from \u201creputable sources,\u201d such as the State of California, federal government and nonprofit organizations.

\u201cGood data is required to make informed public health decisions, and the Open Data Portal helps all of us understand factors that contribute to our health,\u201d says Sara Cody, MD, director of the Public Health Department and county health officer. \u201cBy making our county\u2019s health data accessible to anyone with an internet connection, we put power in the hands of our community and many partners to help us improve health.\u201d

In addition, the portal features \u201cstory maps\u201d that highlight specific health issues\u2014including influenza, opioid abuse, suicide, teen births, and tuberculosis\u2014and how the county is addressing these challenges.

\u201cThe county needs to share how well we are doing and where we need to do better,\u201d adds Ren\u00e9 G. Santiago, deputy county executive and director of the County of Santa Clara Health and Hospital System. \u201cSharing data responsibly about health successes and disparities is one way towards creating healthier communities. In this manner, we can work together to improve our living conditions. This portal is a testament to Public Health\u2019s mission to assess the needs of communities, openly share data that promotes optimal health, and offer community partners tools and data on how we can make a positive difference in people\u2019s lives.\u201d","order":0,"get_parent":{},"attributes":[],"attributesType":{"content":{"type":"string","source":"raw"},"lock":{"type":"object"}},"dynamicContent":""}]

Santa Clara County launches health data portal for residents

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