Health Facts Profiles
Discover selected data and statistics that presents a snapshot overview of the health and well-being of Texas across four major subjects. Learn how these subjects may have impacted people living in Texas over time, by demographics, and by region or county. This information is intended to educate the general public and provide guidance for legislators and the community.
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Chronic diseases are defined broadly as conditions that last 1 year or more and require ongoing medical attention or limit activities of daily living or both. Chronic diseases such as <a href='https://www.cdc.gov/heart-disease/about/index.html' target='_blank'>heart disease</a>, <a href='https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/index.html' target='_blank'>cancer</a>, and <a href='https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/about/index.html' target='_blank'>diabetes</a> are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. They are also leading drivers of the nation’s $4.5 trillion in annual <a href='https://www.cdc.gov/chronic-disease/data-research/facts-stats/index.html' target='_blank'>health care costs</a>. source: <a href='https://www.cdc.gov/chronic-disease/about/index.html' target='_blank'>About Chronic Diseases | Chronic Disease | CDC</a>.
Many of the top causes for death and disease can be connected to unhealthy behaviors. In this dashboard we have divided health behavior data into two main groups: preventative and risk.
Access to health services can aid in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and management of diseases and other conditions. In this dashboard you will find information on where Texans stand with basic health care.
Population Profiles is a snapshot of the people of Texas. Some of the subjects presented have a direct connection to health and well-being. One example is reflected on the Education and Employment page. People with higher levels of education are more likely to be in better health and live longer.
Archived Dashboards
Older Health Facts dashboards that cover 2012-2015 are available below. These dashboards have a different structure and content. The newer dashboards represent a broader look at the health of people who live in Texas.