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Health in Hawaii: Statistics, rankings, and data trends on deaths

(6 days ago) People also askAre Hawaii's health problems worse than average?But diabetes, excessive drinking, vaping and other problems are on the rise and health outcomes are worse than average for some local groups, including Native Hawaiians, other Pacific Islanders, the mentally ill and the poor. Like the other CHANGE Reports, this one on health does not try to be comprehensive.Health in Hawaii: Good News, But Not for Everyonehawaiibusiness.comDo Native Hawaiians have a health problem?Substance abuse and dependence are prominent health concerns for Native Hawaiians. Rates of illicit drug use are among the highest for Native Hawaiians, with evidence that they are increasing.CHALLENGES AND PROMISE OF HEALTH EQUITY FOR NATIVE HAWAIIA…ncbi.nlm.nih.govIs mental health a problem in Hawai'i?Heart failure and bacterial pneumonia are among the top three health issues in Hawai'i, but officials say the number one concern is mental health. "Mental health is a crisis," described Dr. Ginny Pressler, Vice President of Hawai'i Pacific Health.Statewide study identifies Hawaii's top health concerns hawaiinewsnow.comWhat health conditions are prevalent among Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders?Some other health conditions and risk factors that are prevalent among Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders are hepatitis B, HIV/AIDS, and tuberculosis. Other Health Concerns: The tuberculosis rate in 2019 was 37 times higher for Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders, with an incidence rate of 17.6, as compared to 0.5 for the white population. 1Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Healthminorityhealth.hhs.govFeedbackCDChttps://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/states/hawaii/hi.htmHawaii - Centers for Disease Control and PreventionLeading Causes of Death1. Heart Disease2. Cancer See moreSourcesAll 2021 data are final. 2021 birth data come from the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) via CDC WONDER; 2021 death data, including leading causes … See more

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Climate Change Threatens To Worsen Health Disparities …

(8 days ago) WEBWarming Temperatures. Diana Felton, Hawaii’s state toxicologist, says some of the clearest health effects of climate change include deaths and injuries caused …

https://www.civilbeat.org/2021/10/climate-change-threatens-to-worsen-health-disparities-in-hawaii/

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Health in Hawaii: Statistics, rankings, and data trends on …

(8 days ago) WEBHow much is spent on the health of Hawaii residents? Healthcare spending per capita. How many people in Hawaii do not have health insurance? The data can …

https://usafacts.org/topics/health/state/hawaii/

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Disease Outbreak Control Division COVID-19 State of …

(9 days ago) WEBState of Hawaii COVID-19 Data Dashboards. The Hawaii Department of Health collects COVID-19 case and vaccination data to create the interactive data analytics dashboards below. March 1, 2024 – …

https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/

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Health Care Disparities Among Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Other …

(6 days ago) WEBHealth Coverage. As of 2021, among the nonelderly population, 6% of Asian people and 11% of NHOPI people were uninsured (Figure 3). The uninsured rate …

https://www.kff.org/racial-equity-and-health-policy/issue-brief/health-care-disparities-among-asian-native-hawaiian-and-other-pacific-islander-nhopi-people/

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Statewide study identifies Hawaii's top health concerns

(Just Now) WEBHeart failure and bacterial pneumonia are among the top three health issues in Hawai'i, but officials say the number one concern is mental health. "Mental health is …

https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/22758669/statewide-study-identifies-hawaiis-top-health-concerns/

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Issues & Advisories Disease Outbreak Control Division

(2 days ago) WEBIssues & Advisories. Provides up to date information and recommendations relevant to Hawaii residents for local and national public health issues and advisories. Past Issues …

https://health.hawaii.gov/docd/advisories/

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Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Health

(4 days ago) WEBHealth: According to Census Bureau projections, the 2020 life expectancies at birth for Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders are 80.8 years, with 83.2 years for women, and 78.5 …

https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/native-hawaiian-and-pacific-islander-health

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Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders Health …

(Just Now) WEBTB disease was reported in 117 Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders in the United States, accounting for 1.3% of all people reported with TB nationally. The rate of TB disease in Native Hawaiians and …

https://www.cdc.gov/nchhstp/healthdisparities/hawaiians.html

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COVID-19, chronic disease, addressing health inequities …

(4 days ago) WEBAn examination of challenges and impacts of COVID-19 on critical health issues in Hawaiʻi ’s communities, including mental health, food security, access to care …

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2021/10/15/covid-19-health-inequalities-issue/

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Array of health threats to Native Hawaiians focus of …

(Just Now) WEBExercise, Exosomes & Metabolic Health in Type-2 Diabetes. Ola HAWAII researchers are committed to projects that focus on health issues impacting people of …

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2022/09/21/22m-ola-hawaii-grant/

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Maui residents face health decline, access struggles after wildfires …

(5 days ago) WEBHealth outcomes: Nearly half of the participants (46%) reported a decline in health compared to one year ago. Physical health: Exposure to smoke, ash, and debris …

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/05/15/maui-wildfire-exposure-study-report/

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As Mental Health Crisis Worsens In Hawaii, Psychiatrist Shortage …

(3 days ago) WEBA survey released last July of more than 3,500 community members and health care professionals in Hawaii found that psychiatry and mental health counseling …

https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/04/as-mental-health-crisis-worsens-in-hawaii-psychiatrist-shortage-takes-heavy-toll-on-kids/

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Maui residents face health decline, access struggles after wildfires …

(5 days ago) WEBBy addressing these health issues alongside other critical needs, we can work towards a more equitable and resilient recovery.” Walmart invites Hawaii residents to …

https://www.mauinews.com/news/local-news/2024/05/maui-residents-face-health-decline-access-struggles-after-wildfires-in-a-new-uh-study/

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The Healthy Hawai‘i Initiative: insights from two decades of …

(3 days ago) WEBHawai‘i context. Hawai‘i is comprised of six main inhabited islands with strong urban/rural divides. The majority of the state’s population resides in Honolulu, and …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6995235/

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Office of Public Health Preparedness Issues & Advisories

(2 days ago) WEBPast Issues & Advisories. Hurricane Douglas. Mauna Loa Eruption. Nuclear Preparedness. Volcanoes. Information and recommendations relevant to Hawaii residents for local and …

https://health.hawaii.gov/prepare/issues-advisories/

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CHALLENGES AND PROMISE OF HEALTH EQUITY FOR NATIVE …

(5 days ago) WEBHealth equity, the attainment of the highest level of health for all people, is yet to be realized for many populations in the United States. Health equity focuses on diseases …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK595255/

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Hawaii State Department of Health

(6 days ago) WEBHONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch issued Redfish Poke by Foodland a green placard and approved its reopening after a follow-up …

https://health.hawaii.gov/

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Challenges and Promise of Health Equity for Native Hawaiians

(7 days ago) WEBPapa Ola Lōkahi. 1998. Ka ‘Uhane Lōkahi, 1998 Native Hawaiian health and wellness summit and island ‘Aha: Issues, trends and general recommendations. …

https://nam.edu/challenges-and-promise-of-health-equity-for-native-hawaiians/

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Native Hawaiians Grapple With The Mental Toll Of The Delta Surge

(9 days ago) WEBOn June 19, Hawaii reported 5,414 total cases of Covid among Native Hawaiians since the pandemic began in March 2020. Days later, the state reported …

https://www.civilbeat.org/2021/11/native-hawaiians-grapple-with-the-mental-toll-of-the-delta-surge/

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Hawaii study shows almost 75% of Maui wildfire survey …

(5 days ago) WEBFILE - A man views the aftermath of a wildfire in Lahaina, Hawaii, Aug. 19, 2023. A University of Hawaii study examining the health effects of last year’s deadly …

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/2024/05/15/hawaii-maui-wildfires-health-effects/3b5df766-1328-11ef-9d37-865890cc2670_story.html

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Ways to Eliminate Hawaiian Health Disparities HPU Online

(4 days ago) WEBTackling Health Problems Facing Hawaiians. Hawaiian populations have been plagued with disproportionately higher rates of health problems compared with …

https://online.hpu.edu/blog/ways-to-eliminate-health-disparities

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They survived Maui's deadly wildfires. Now many are suffering …

(8 days ago) WEBAmong those issues are complications with residents' cardiovascular health. "Exposure to smoke, ash, and debris is strongly associated with worse physical health …

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/maui-wildfires-hawaii-victims-health-food-survey/

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Health in Hawaii: Good News, But Not for Everyone

(2 days ago) WEBMental Health Issues in Hawaii. 32% of Native Hawaiian high school students statewide have experienced depression. One-fifth of all Native Hawaiian …

https://www.hawaiibusiness.com/change-report-health/

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News Releases - Hawaii State Department of Health

(1 days ago) WEBNews Releases. The following press releases are arranged by date with the latest first. For more information about specific press releases call 586-4442. DOH Approves …

https://health.hawaii.gov/news/

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Improving Native Hawaiian elders’ access to healthcare, longevity

(3 days ago) WEBThe difficulties rural-dwelling Native Hawaiian kūpuna (elders) face when seeking healthcare is the focus of a new study conducted by the Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.. Keilyn Kawakami earned her MPH in May 2022.

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2022/06/06/improving-native-hawaiian-elders-healthcare/

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Protecting Public Health – Hawaii Sea Grant - University of Hawaiʻi

(9 days ago) WEBHealth Care Disparities. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2018, Hawai‘i’s minority population comprised 78.2 percent of the total state population, much higher than the …

https://seagrant.soest.hawaii.edu/protecting-public-health/

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Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii crowned Miss USA after previous …

(5 days ago) WEBUpdated 5:10 AM PDT, May 16, 2024. Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii was crowned Miss USA 2023 on Wednesday, more than a week after the previous titleholder …

https://apnews.com/article/miss-usa-savannah-gankiewicz-hawaii-24fabf1b11fded33b8a8594faf258198

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