Community Health Assessment Reports
LCHD tracks the health status of the community to better inform decisions about the public health services and programs that we deliver. The statistics that we monitor allow us to implement data driven responses to disease outbreaks and emerging health challenges, and to identify health disparities. Highlights from the Community Health Assessment which is conducted every 3 years and updated annually. The current CHA report dashboard is located below.
Overdose Fatality Reports
To view 2021 monthly Overdose Fatality* data please CLICK HERE. *This data will run a few months behind as records and autopsy reports are finalized.
To view the 2020 Overdose Fatality Report please CLICK HERE
Life Expectancy
As this map generated from U.S. Small-area Life Expectancy Estimates Project (USALEEP) data illustrates, there is a 14.9-year difference in life expectancy within Licking County. Many of our communities have life expectancies below the average for Ohio of 77.9 years, and well below the national average of 79.1 years.
The areas where the greatest health disparities are found are located in the city of Newark, with the lowest being 69.4 years. These areas are home to large numbers of lower income residents, many living in rental housing, lacking reliable transportation, lower graduation rates, higher smoking rates, less healthy food options, and other factors that contribute to this disparity.
Cancer Rates in Licking County
The leading sites/types of cancer incidence in Licking County in 2012-2016 were lung and bronchus, female breast, prostate, colon andrectum, and melanoma of the skin, representing 55 percent of all invasive cancer cases.
Percentage of Cancer Deaths by Site/Type for the Top Five Cancers in Licking County, 2012-2016
Did You Know?
- Tobacco use is associated with 12 types of cancer. Nearly one-third of all cancer deaths could be prevented by eliminating tobacco use. Ready to Quit?
- Overweight and obesity are associated with at least 13 types of cancer. One-fifth of cancer deaths could be prevented by adopting healthy diet and exercise practices.
