Indiana State Health Improvement Plan (I-SHIP) - State of Indiana
Indiana State Health Improvement Plan (I-SHIP) - State of Indiana
Indiana State Health Improvement Plan (I-SHIP) - State of Indiana
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INDIANA STATE HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PLAN<br />
Partnering for the Public’s <strong>Health</strong><br />
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HEALTH PRIORITIES<br />
The six health priorities listed below are presented in alphabetical order<br />
and are not prioritized. They represent what is determined to most<br />
significantly influence health and illness and <strong>Indiana</strong> and align with<br />
selected Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) health<br />
priorities as identified by Dr. Thomas Frieden. In addition, each is<br />
influenced by associated behavioral, environmental, and social<br />
contextual factors.<br />
� Assure Food Safety by reducing infectious/intoxication<br />
associated with food-borne illness outbreaks due to<br />
pathogens commonly transmitted through foods.<br />
� Reduce <strong>Health</strong>care Associated Infections by reducing<br />
the standardized infection ration for healthcare associated<br />
infections in healthcare facilities.<br />
� Reduce the burden <strong>of</strong> HIV, Sexually Transmitted<br />
Diseases and Viral Hepatitis by decreasing incidence in<br />
<strong>Indiana</strong>.<br />
� Reduce Infant Mortality by decreasing the percentage <strong>of</strong><br />
preterm births in <strong>Indiana</strong>.<br />
� Increase Hoosiers at a <strong>Health</strong>y Weight by reducing the<br />
prevalence <strong>of</strong> Obesity in <strong>Indiana</strong>.<br />
� Decrease Tobacco Usage to reduce the tobacco burden on<br />
<strong>Indiana</strong>.