First name
Tara
Last name
Dechert

Title

Integrating the Built and Social Environment into Health Assessments for Maternal and Child Health: Creating a Planning-Friendly Index.

Year of Publication

2020

Date Published

2020 Dec 10

ISSN Number

1660-4601

Abstract

<p>Environmental and community context earliest in the life course have a profound effect on life-long health outcomes. Yet, standard needs assessments for maternal and child health (MCH) programs often overlook the full range of influences affecting health in-utero and early childhood. To address this, we developed a methodology for assessing community risk in MCH based on six domains integrating 66 indicators across community, environment, socioeconomic indicators, and MCH outcomes. We pilot this methodology in Pennsylvania, and share examples of how local governments, planners, and public health officials across the geographic spectrum can integrate this data into community planning for improved maternal and child health.</p>

DOI

10.3390/ijerph17249224

Alternate Title

Int J Environ Res Public Health

PMID

33321736

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