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General Health3 out of 10 adults think they are inexcellent or very good health3 out of 10 adults had 2 or more weeksof unhealthy days in the lastmonth1 out of 10 adults said their healthlimited what they could dofor 2 or more weeks in the lastmonth4 The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati and place matters

A person’s physical and mental healthcan affect what they do. People inpoorer health may not work as much,see friends as often, or do normalactivities.When asked to describe their healthin general, 3 out of 10 Avondale adultssaid they were in excellent or verygood health. Another 3 out of 10 saidthey were in good health, and 3 outof 10 said they were in fair or poorhealth.Over 3 out of 10 Avondale adults saidtheir physical or mental health wasnot good for more than 2 weeks in thelast month. So for half the month ormore, they felt unhealthy.Most Avondale adults said theirhealth did not limit their ability towork, play, or take care of themselves.However, 1 out of 10 adults said theirhealth limited them for more than2 weeks in the last month.Avondale: The Health of Our Community 5

Health Problems5 10 out of adults are obese4 10 out of adults have been told they have:• high blood pressure3 10 out of adults have been told they have:• high cholesterol2 10 out of adults have been told they have:• severe allergies• depression• diabetes1 10 out of adults or fewer have been told they have:• asthma• heart trouble• cancer• chronic lung disease• had a stroke6 The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati and place matters

Some health problems are temporary,like a cold or sore throat. Some arelonger lasting and require constantmonitoring and treatment, likeasthma or diabetes. These “chronicconditions” can last a lifetime.Over 4 out of 10 Avondale adults havehigh blood pressure, or hypertension.High blood pressure can be treatedthrough medication, diet, and lifestylechanges. If left untreated, it can cause astroke, heart attack, or other problems.About 2 in 10 Avondale adults havediabetes. It can be treated throughmedication and diet. Withouttreatment, it can cause kidney or heartdisease, blindness, or other problems.Just under half of Avondale’s adultsare obese. Obesity is when a person’sweight is too high for their height.Being obese increases the risk of heartdisease, certain cancers, diabetes, andother problems. People can reducethese risks through diet and exercise.Avondale: The Health of Our Community 7

Health of Eyes and Teeth7 out of 10 adults say they have very goodor good eyesight4 out of 10 adults have not had an eyeexam in over 2 years7 out of 10 adults say their mouth andteeth are in very good or goodshape8 The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati and place matters

Taking care of your eyes and teethis important for overall health. Thisincludes getting regular check-ups,eating a proper diet, and daily care.Most Avondale adults feel they havevery good or good eyesight, includingwith glasses or contacts. But just over2 out of 10 have fair or poor eyesight.Getting a regular, comprehensive eyeexam is important for keeping theeyes healthy. This exam can help finddiseases and problems before visionloss occurs. It is recommended thatadults have a comprehensive eyeexam every 2 years. Almost 4 out of10 Avondale adults have not had aneye exam in over 2 years.Most Avondale adults feel theirmouth and teeth, including false teethand dentures, are in very good orgood shape. But over 3 out of 10 thinktheir mouth and teeth are in fair orpoor shape.Avondale: The Health of Our Community 9

Diet and Exercise4 out of 10 adults eat enough fruits andvegetables each day6 out of 10 adults eat fast food at leastonce a week5 out of 10 adults get enough exercise10 The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati and place matters

Good habits are keys to being healthy.Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.Limit salt and fat intake. Walk, ridea bike, or do other exercise. Doingthese things can help prevent obesity,heart disease, some cancers, and otherhealth problems.About 4 out of 10 Avondale adultseat enough fruits and vegetableseach day to meet minimum nutritionrecommendations. This means theyeat at least two servings of fruit andthree servings of vegetables each dayAbout 6 out of 10 eat fast food at leastonce a week. The majority of salt weeat is from processed and restaurantfoods. Too much salt can lead to highblood pressure, heart problems, orstrokes.Just under half of Avondale adultsexercise for more than 10 minutes aday, 5 days a week. Walking can be agood form of moderate exercise. MostAvondale adults think their streetsand sidewalks are safe for walking,biking, or jogging.Avondale: The Health of Our Community 11

Tobacco, alcohol, and prescriptiondrugs are legal for adults. But thisdoes not mean that they are harmless.Studies have shown that any smokingis harmful to your health. It cancause lung disease, cancer, and otherhealth problems. Just under 6 out of10 adults in Avondale have neversmoked cigarettes. Another 2 in10 have quit smoking.Drinking in moderation poses no orlow risks for most adults. The majorityof Avondale adults reported no ormoderate drinking. However, 2 out of10 adults reported binge drinking, orhaving more than three or four drinkson one occasion. Binge drinking cancause liver or heart disease, cancer,depression, and other health problems.When used as directed, prescriptionmedications help treat illnesses. Whenthey are taken incorrectly or by otherpeople, they can cause problems. InAvondale, 1 in 10 adults reportedmisusing prescription painkillers.Avondale: The Health of Our Community 13

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Many things can influence if peopleget healthcare. These include havinginsurance, a usual source of care, andreliable transportation.Just over 6 out of 10 Avondale adultshave health insurance, includingalmost all adults over age 65.Insurance is just once element.People also need to have a usual andappropriate source of care —like adoctor’s office or community healthcenter—to get healthcare and answersto medical questions. About 6 out of10 Avondale adults have such a place.So, 4 out of 10 Avondale adultsdon’t have insurance, and 2 out of10 don’t have a usual source of care.In addition, 2 out of 10 adults donot have a reliable way to get to adoctor’s appointment or pharmacy.These may be the reasons why 3 outof 10 adults have not had a routinecheckup in the last year.Avondale: The Health of Our Community 15

Going without Healthcare3 out of 10 adults have had troublepaying or were unable to paymedical bills1 out of 10 households went without adoctor’s care or prescriptionbecause they couldn’t afford it5 out of 10 adults delayed getting or didnot get needed dental care16 The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati and place matters

Community Support5 out of 10 adults agreed that people inAvondale can get help fromthe community if they are introuble4 out of 10 adults agreed that peoplein Avondale can depend oneach other4 out of 10 adults agreed that living inAvondale gives them a securefeeling18 The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati and place matters

How people feel about theircommunity can affect their personalhealth. Can residents get help if theyare in trouble? Can they dependon each other? Does living in theircommunity make them feel secure?People who feel more positivelyabout their community get healthinformation faster. They havehealthier behaviors. And, they helpothers in their community havehealthier behaviors.Just under 5 out of 10 adults agreedthat people in Avondale can get helpfrom the community if they are introuble.About 4 out of 10 adults agreed thatpeople in Avondale can depend oneach other.Just less than 4 out of 10 adultsagreed that living in Avondale givesthem a secure feeling.Avondale: The Health of Our Community 19

About the SurveyThe data for this report come from the 2010 Greater Cincinnati Community HealthStatus Survey. Conducted since 1996, the Survey gives an in-depth look at the selfreportedhealth of tri-state residents. The Survey lets us see how our region stacksup to the rest of the country. We can also see how our region’s health changes overtime. The results give organizations and agencies, policy makers, and residentsthe local data they need as they work to improve the overall health of the GreaterCincinnati area. To see survey results for the whole region, please visit web site atwww.healthfoundation.org/gcchss.html.The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati sponsors, analyzes, and shares theSurvey. The Institute for Policy Research at the University of Cincinnati collects thedata. For the complete survey dataset, visit www.oasisdataarchive.org.How We Collect the DataThe Survey is a telephone survey of randomly selected adults. The Institute for PolicyResearch called 2,246 adults residing in a 22-countyarea (see map) between August 14 and September 27,2010. This included 2,042 landline interviews and204 cell phone interviews with people who did nothave a landline telephone.For the region-wide results, the sampling error is±2.1%. This means that the actual rates may in realitybe 2.1% higher or 2.1% lower than what we report.For the neighborhood-level results, the sampling error is ±6.0%. It is more difficultto compare the neighborhood data to the regional results because of the highersampling error.Avondale DataUsing statistical methods, we know that a sample of 2,246 adults will give us a prettygood idea of the health of the entire Greater Cincinnati community. We survey aRipleyFranklinDearbornOhioSwitzerlandCarrollGallatinOwenButlerHamiltonBooneKentonGrantCampbellWarrenClermontPendleton BrackenIndianaRural KentuckyUrban/Suburban KentuckyClintonBrownHighlandAdamsRural OhioSuburban OhioHamilton Co. SuburbsCity of Cincinnati20 The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati and place matters

certain number of adults in each county and in the City of Cincinnati to make upthat 2,246. These results, then, are only good for county and multi-county levels.With the exception of the City of Cincinnati, we cannot use these results to look atneighborhoods or specific cities within our region.But neighborhoods need good quality data. In 2010, we set up the Survey so thatwe could get neighborhood-level data for three neighborhoods in the core of ourregion: Avondale and Price Hill in Ohio and Covington in Kentucky. We are sharingthese data with each of the neighborhoods and agencies and organizations thatsupport them. We’d like to thank place matters, the Avondale Community PrideCenter, Crest Smile Shoppe, and Gabriel’s Place for helping us put together thisreport for Avondale.About The Health Foundation of Greater CincinnatiSince 1997, The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati has invested over$120 million to address health needs in the 20-county region surroundingCincinnati. The majority of our work falls within our four focus areas:• Community Primary Care• School-Aged Children’s Healthcare• Substance Use Disorders• Severe Mental IllnessWe help create enduring projects that will improve health, and grantee sustainabilityis vital to our mission. We help grantees move toward sustainability by offeringworkshops, staff consultations, and other technical assistance. We also help granteesfind other funders who might be interested in their work.For more information about the Health Foundation and our grantmakinginterests, capacity building programs for nonprofits, and publications, pleasecontact us at 513-458-6600, toll-free at 888-310-4904, or visit our web site atwww.healthfoundation.org.Avondale: The Health of Our Community 21

About place mattersplace matters is a place-based investment project working in three strategicallyimportant neighborhoods of Greater Cincinnati. Avondale, Covington, and PriceHill have experienced transformational change in housing, youth development,financial stability, health, and community engagement by practicing comprehensivecommunity development. In the area of health, place matters encourages physicalhealth and wellness through community gardening, access to medical services,exercise programs, and outreach to pregnant women, infants and young families.place matters is supported by a collaborative of social investors including:• United Way of Greater Cincinnati • SC Ministry Foundation• The Greater Cincinnati Foundation • JP Morgan Chase Foundation• LISC of Greater Cincinnati & Northern • The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. /KentuckyU.S. Bank Foundation• NeighborWorks America• The Health Foundation of Greater• PNC BankCincinnatiThanks to Our Community PartnersThe Health Foundation would like to thank the following organizations for theirinput on the Greater Cincinnati Community Health Status Survey:• Academy of Medicine• ASAP Center• Butler County Alcohol and DrugAddiction Services Board• Butler County Mental Health Board• Butler County United Way• Center for Closing the Health Gap• Child Policy Research Center• City of Cincinnati Health Department• Council on Aging• Employers Health Coalition of Ohio• Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky• Health Improvement Collaborative• Health Policy Institute of Ohio (HPIO)• Northern Kentucky HealthDepartment• TriHealth• United Way of Greater Cincinnati• University of Cincinnati Departmentof Public Health Science• University of Cincinnati Institute forPolicy Research• University of Cincinnati PlanningDepartment• Urban Appalachian Council• Vision 2015• Xavier University22 The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati and place matters

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