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
- 21.9% of adult residents smoke
- 25% of residents are obese
- 77% report a sedentary lifestyle
- 37.5% of residents surveyed have high cholesterol
- 27.5% have elevated Blood Pressure
- 9.6% have been diagnosed with diabetes
Collaboration
- Trumbull Heart-Healthy Community Coalition
- Trumbull Coordinated School Health Coalition
- Action for Healthy Kids Zone 4
- Trumbull County Coalition Tobacco Free Youth
Printable Resources Available