FOR THE FOURTH YEAR IN A ROW
The 2023 County Health Rankings and Roadmap report shows Platte County ranked as first in the state of Missouri for health outcomes and health factors for the fourth year in a row.
“Repeatedly being ranked number one in health outcomes and factors is a clear indication of how invested our community is in creating an environment in which everyone who lives, works and plays in Platte County can achieve optimal health,” said Andrew Warlen, MPH, director, Platte County Health Department. “However, we must continue to focus on important issues around healthy behaviors, environmental and physical influences, mental health and access to care.”
Communities thrive when all people can be healthy in their neighborhoods, schools and workplaces. The County Health Rankings and Roadmap brings actionable data and strategies to communities working to ensure that healthy places are available to all.
“The data from the County Health Rankings and Roadmap report will help us, our partners and the community move toward health equity, the idea that everyone deserves to live in surroundings that provide the opportunity to be as healthy as possible,” Warlen said.
The County Health Rankings and Roadmap program provides data, evidence, guidance and examples to build awareness of the multiple factors that influence health. The Rankings measure the health of nearly every county in all 50 states and are complemented by guidance, tools and resources designed to accelerate community learning and action. The report is known for translating and communicating complex data and evidence-informed policy into accessible models, reports and products that deepen the understanding of what makes communities healthy and supports improvement efforts.
To learn more, visit: www.countyhealthrankings.org.
