On May 8, 2019, the Kansas Health Institute (KHI), in collaboration with the Kansas Hospital Association (KHA), convened 172 stakeholders from across the state to discuss how to use data from the 2019 County Health Rankings and Roadmaps to adapt to changing needs in Kansas.
Read MoreOn May 8, 2019, the Kansas Health Institute (KHI), in collaboration with the Kansas Hospital Association (KHA), convened 172 stakeholders from across the state to discuss how to use data from the 2019 County Health Rankings and Roadmaps to adapt to changing needs in Kansas.
Read MoreSuicide deaths in Kansas have increased over the past two decades. This increase has occurred as other health outcomes have improved. This issue brief describes trends and disparities that exist in suicide deaths in Kansas.
Read MoreInfant mortality is a fundamental measure of public health status for communities and nations around the world. This issue brief describes trends and disparities that exist in infant mortality in Kansas.
Read MoreSocioeconomic status is a complex combination of factors—including income, education and occupation that can have a strong influence on a person’s daily life. This issue brief describes racial and ethnic disparities that exist in socioeconomic status in Kansas.
Read MoreThis publication describes the population of Kansas in order to identify disparities that may exist and provides data that will spark conversations about the needs of communities across the state.
Read MoreSignificant health disparities exist between white Kansans and members of racial and ethnic minority groups in the state. Kansas minorities like minority populations nationwide are disproportionately affected by disease and by other health conditions caused, in part, by socioeconomic status and lack of access to quality health care. Racial and Ethnic Minorities in Kansas: A Data and Chartbook gathers for the first time available data that document the breadth of health disparities at the state and county levels. It also sheds light on underlying causes and suggests options policymakers should consider to resolve health disparities in Kansas.
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