Trumbull County Health Department

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How to deal with a flood

How to get your water tested
Plumbing Fees 2007
Forms for Download
Important Flood Links
2008 Adult Immunization Clinics
2008 Children Immunization Clinics
Disease Fact Sheets
TCHD Newsletters
Lead Information
Avian Flu
Pandemic Flu Checklist for Families
Organ Donation Information
MRSA Information
2007 Nursing Annual Report
Introduction to MRC Flyer

Health Education

Presently there are two health educators on staff at the Health Department, one of which specializes in Cardio-Vascular Health, and one of which specializes in Tobacco Education and Prevention.

Cardio-Vascular Health Grant

In the year 2001 the Health Department wrote for and received a five-year Cardio-Vascular Health (CVH) grant. The purpose of the project is to improve opportunities for Trumbull County residents to reduce their risk of heart disease. In December 2005 the grant was renewed for an additional 4 years, pending the completion of annual grant objectives.

Ohio is the 8th worst state in the Nation for Heart Disease
Trumbull County is the 23rd worst county in Ohio for Heart Disease

Preventable Risk Factors for Heart Disease:

Smoking
Fitness Level
Nutrition
Blood Pressure
Cholesterol
Diabetes

Trumbull County Data

26.6% of adult residents smoke
21.7% of residents are obese
92.4% report a sedentary lifestyle
28.9% of residents surveyed have high cholesterol
26.1% have elevated Blood Pressure
10% have been diagnosed with diabetes

Collaboration

Trumbull Heart-Healthy Community Coalition
Trumbull Coordinated School Health Coalition
Action for Healthy Kids Zone 4
MCAT Tobacco Coalition
Trumbull County Coalition Tobacco Free Youth

Smokers Anonymous: Click Here

Printable Resources Available:

Click Here to Access Resources

Trumbull County Heart-Healthy Resource Guide
Trumbull County Park Guide
Trumbull County Smoke-Free Dining Guide
29 Reasons to be Smoke Free
Trumbull County Gold Plate Restaurant Directory