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Community Assessment Planning & Education (CAPE)

 


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California Health Interview Survey
Health of Alameda County’s Adults: Selected Findings of the 2003 California Health Interview Survey


This report examines health status, health-related behaviors, prevention and screening practices, social and neighborhood characteristics, and access to health care among Alameda County adults and identifies vulnerable groups. It presents data from the 2003 California Health Interview Survey, a random telephone survey, which provides important empirical guidance for the development of policies and programs to address health inequities in Alameda County. This report focuses on the relationship between health and socioeconomic status—income and education in addition to demographic characteristics—age, gender, race/ethnicity.

Mission
The mission of CAPE is to support the work of the Alameda County Public Health Department with timely, accurate, user-friendly information for public health surveillance, policy development, program guidance, and community development.


Major Services
  • Collect, analyze and share information about health conditions, risks and resources for county residents.

  • Help public health department programs and community groups to identify strategies for improving health and well-being.

  • Respond to requests for data on a wide range of health and social issues.

  • Help public health programs and community groups to evaluate whether they are meeting their objectives and improving community health.
 
Useful Information and Services:


County Health Status Report
Report on health and social issues for county residents, including:
  • Chronic diseases – asthma, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, stroke.

  • Infectious diseases – AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), chlamydia.

  • Unintentional injuries, homicides and suicides.

  • Demographics – poverty rates, education, age and ethnic composition.

Other Specialized Reports

City health profiles – This series of reports describes the demographic and health profiles of selected Alameda County cities and regions.

Community information books – These reports include information on who lives in specific communities, and the health and social issues that affect them. Community Information Books are available for 12 Alameda County neighborhoods where Community Health Teams are active.

Selected Health Indicators for Cities in Alameda County – This report contains demographic and health information for each city, place and region in the county.

AIDS Epidemiology Report – A compilation of current epidemiologic data on Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) among residents of Alameda County.

Neighborhood Place-Based Approach

CAPE supports neighborhood improvement efforts by working with City, County and community partners to:

  • Design community surveys to identify problems, solutions and resources.

  • Analyze and interpret survey results.

  • Organize presentations and forums to discuss survey results and plan action.

  • Evaluate county initiatives in communities, including the Mini-Grant and Community Health Team programs.

Charts, Fact Sheets, Reports and Presentations

Health issues include:

  • AIDS

  • Asthma

  • Domestic violence

  • Maternal, child and adolescent health

  • Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)

  • Tuberculosis (TB)


    • Some reports are available for specific gender, ethnic and risk behavior groups.

     
    Contact Information:


    CAPE Director Sandra Witt, Dr.PH
    1000 Broadway Suite 500
    Oakland, CA 94607
    Phone: (510) 267-8020