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Stats of the State of South Carolina - Centers for Disease Control …

(3 days ago) WEBSouth Carolina Birth Data 2017; South Carolina Birth Data 2017 State Rank* U.S.** Percent of Births to Unmarried Mothers: 46.1: 8th: 39.8: Cesarean Delivery Rate: 33.5: Health Insurance data come from Health Insurance Coverage: Early Release of …

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/states/southcarolina/southcarolina.htm

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SOUTH CAROLINA State Health Assessment - SCDHEC

(5 days ago) WEBhealth data, issues and trends affecting all South Carolinians. Together, Live Healthy South Carolina represents more than 60 state and community leaders and South …

https://scdhec.gov/sites/default/files/media/document/SHA-Companion-Report-1.8.24.pdf

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2022 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) Report

(6 days ago) WEBSouth Carolina ranks 38th for smoking (18.1%, compared to the national average of 15.5%). South Carolina ranks 45th for diabetes (13.6%, compared to the …

https://prismahealth.org/pdfs/2022-chna-report

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South Carolina Health at a Glance: Leading Causes of …

(1 days ago) WEBLeading Causes of Death in South Carolina in 2016. Cancer – 10,349 people. Heart Disease – 10,183 people. Unintentional Injuries – 2,998 people. Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease – 2,873 people. Stroke – …

https://scdhec.gov/blogs/south-carolina-health-glance-leading-causes-death-hospitalizations

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DHEC wants your input on South Carolina's most pressing …

(8 days ago) WEBIn order for DHEC to know what health issues are most important to the community, the agency needs feedback. The survey, which you can take by but she …

https://www.southcarolinapublicradio.org/sc-news/2022-09-16/dhec-wants-your-input-on-south-carolinas-most-pressing-community-health-issues

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Understanding the COVID-19 pandemic in South Carolina

(1 days ago) WEBFor more information about broader health outcomes, visit Health in South Carolina. COVID-19 facts to know. The top cause of death for those 65 and over between 2020 …

https://usafacts.org/issues/coronavirus/state/south-carolina/

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2021 South Carolina County Health Rankings

(6 days ago) WEBHealth Rankings for South Carolina: Measures and National/State Results. Years of potential life lost before age 75 per 100,000 population (age-adjusted). Percentage of …

https://www.countyhealthrankings.org/sites/default/files/media/document/CHR2021_SC.pdf

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2020 South Carolina County Health Rankings

(8 days ago) WEB2020 County Health Rankings for South Carolina: Measures and National/State Results Measure Description US SC SC Minimum SC Maximum HEALTH OUTCOMES …

https://www.countyhealthrankings.org/sites/default/files/media/document/CHR2020_SC_0.pdf

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State Health Improvement Plan Live Healthy South …

(6 days ago) WEBThe South Carolina State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) lays out the foundation for giving everyone a chance to live a healthy life. It is a call to action for South Carolinians to take data-driven, evidence-based steps …

https://livehealthy.sc.gov/state-health-improvement-plan

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South Carolina Children Fare Among the Worst in the Ongoing …

(Just Now) WEBCOLUMBIA, S.C. — Twelve percent of children in South Carolina have reported experiencing depression or anxiety in 2020, a 55% increase from 2016, …

https://scchildren.org/south-carolina-children-fare-among-the-worst-in-the-ongoing-youth-mental-health-crisis/

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Disparities in Health Outcomes Data SCDHEC

(9 days ago) WEBExamples of data showing disparities. 20.2% of male adults in South Carolina report being a current smoker, 24.7% higher than their female counterparts ( 16.2% ). (DHEC BRFSS …

https://scdhec.gov/health/eliminating-health-disparities/disparities-health-outcomes-data

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SC County Health Profile - South Carolina

(8 days ago) WEBThe South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) made reasonable efforts to ensure that the information represented is up-to-date, accurate, …

https://gis.dhec.sc.gov/chp/

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New SC Behavioral Health Progress Report Sees New Challenges …

(1 days ago) WEBThe South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH) and the South Carolina Behavioral Health Coalition (SCBHC) are jointly releasing the South …

https://scha.org/news/new-sc-behavioral-health-progress-report-sees-new-challenges-for-mental-health/

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South Carolina's Biggest Health Problems - HOH-SC.org

(8 days ago) WEBSome of these problems are insulin resistance, high blood pressure, obesity, and abnormal cholesterol levels. In South Carolina, where 61% of adults are …

https://www.handsonhealth-sc.org/page.php?id=909

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Community Live Healthy South Carolina

(6 days ago) WEBIt is important we work together to improve health and the environment – for individuals, communities and the state as a whole. Below are materials to spread the word about …

https://livehealthy.sc.gov/community

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SC Institute of Medicine & Public Health — IMPH.org

(7 days ago) WEBThe South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH) works every day to improve the health of South Carolinians. The South Carolina Institute of Medicine & …

https://imph.org/

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Health Agencies and Organizations SC.GOV

(2 days ago) WEBThis program provides telecommunications equipment at no cost to South Carolina residents with qualifying hearing, speech, blind/low vision with hearing loss, or dual …

https://sc.gov/health-safety/health-agencies-and-organizations

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Bill that merges 6 of SC's public health agencies touted as …

(2 days ago) WEBCOLUMBIA — A bill touted as reducing bureaucratic inefficiencies in South Carolina’s fragmented public health system received overwhelming support in the …

https://scdailygazette.com/2024/02/29/bill-merging-6-of-scs-public-health-agencies-touted-as-improving-services/

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NEW FACILITY CONSTRUCTION: Gov. McMaster supports …

(Just Now) WEBFLORENCE, SC (WOLO) — Many healthcare leaders agree that mental health issues have increased in the wake of the COVID pandemic. But how do we …

https://www.abccolumbia.com/2024/05/22/new-facility-construction-gov-mcmaster-supports-additional-mental-health-services-for-south-carolina-residents/

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South Carolina County Health Rankings & Roadmaps

(3 days ago) WEBWhat Impacts Health. What Shapes Health and Equity; Explore Health Topics; Health Data. Health Data by Location; How to Use Your Health Snapshot; 2024 Measures ; …

https://www.countyhealthrankings.org/health-data/south-carolina

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1 lawmaker stops South Carolina health care consolidation bill that …

(3 days ago) WEBSouth Carolina Rep. Josiah Magnuson, R-Campobello, left, listens as House Minority Leader Todd Rutherford, D-Columbia, right, asks questions during a budget …

https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/1-lawmaker-stops-south-carolina-health-care-consolidation-110092013

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Eliminating Health Disparities SCDHEC

(6 days ago) WEBOn July 1, 2024, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) becomes two separate agencies — the South Carolina Departments of …

https://scdhec.gov/health/eliminating-health-disparities

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Rising waters plague septic tanks, threatening pollution and health

(4 days ago) WEBIn legal filings and in an email to The Post, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control said that it follows current law, which requires the …

https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/interactive/2024/septic-tanks-rising-waters-environment-health/

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South Carolina governor signs ban on gender-affirming medical

(8 days ago) WEBSouth Carolina’s Republican governor on Tuesday signed a law banning gender-affirming medical care for minors in the state. Gov. Henry McMaster announced …

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/21/politics/south-carolina-gender-affirming-care-ban-minors/index.html

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Three Lowcountry colleges discuss efforts to better student health

(7 days ago) WEBThe Charleston Health and Wellbeing Consortium includes the College of Charleston, the Citadel, and the Medical University of South Carolina. The institutions …

https://www.live5news.com/2024/05/21/three-lowcountry-colleges-discuss-efforts-better-student-health-across-campuses/

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The Florence City Center is turning green. Here's why.

(4 days ago) WEB656 new homes are coming to subdivisions in west and south Florence. By Seth Taylor [email protected]. The green lights are the result of exterior …

https://www.postandcourier.com/pee-dee/news/florence-city-center-green-mental-health/article_dc39a150-183f-11ef-8ace-cbbd1dff15bb.html

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Plastic junk? Researchers find tiny particles in men's testicles

(4 days ago) WEBThe male reproductive organs are no exception. New research published this month finds microplastics can build up in the testicles of humans and dogs — raising …

https://www.southcarolinapublicradio.org/2024-05-22/plastic-junk-researchers-find-tiny-particles-in-mens-testicles

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Study: Fish oil supplements may lead to heart problems - FOX …

(Just Now) WEBPeople without a history of heart disease who regularly took fish oil supplements had a 13% higher risk of developing atrial fibrillation and a 5% greater risk …

https://www.foxcarolina.com/2024/05/23/study-fish-oil-supplements-may-lead-heart-problems/

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Public Health Data SCDHEC

(9 days ago) WEBOn July 1, 2024, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) becomes two separate agencies — the South Carolina Departments of …

https://scdhec.gov/healthdata

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Update to Palmer Candy Company Recall of White Confectionary …

(Just Now) WEBThe recalled confectionary items were distributed nationwide in Walmart, HyVee, Target, Dollar General, and to distributors in Alabama, California, Florida, Illinois

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/update-palmer-candy-company-recall-white-confectionary-products-because-possible-health-risk

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