Health Reporting
StoryMaps
These StoryMaps offer a visual and data-driven exploration of the historical and current factors affecting community health.
Food Apartheid Identification
An analysis of food apartheid in Durham County, North Carolina. Food apartheid refers to the systems that make it harder for some communities to access healthy, affordable food. In Durham, these areas often have lower incomes and few nearby grocery stores. Limited transportation options add to the problem, making it expensive or difficult to buy groceries.
Redlining and Environmental Justice in Durham
Confronting Historical Inequities for a Greener, Fairer Future. This StoryMap details environmental factors that contribute to climate change in Durham County. Topics include surface temperatures, tree canopies, redlining and opportunity zones.
Structural Racism in Durham
Understanding Durham: The Role of Structural Racism in Shaping a City.
This StoryMap looks at important issues such as education gaps, death rates, maternal health and incarceration. Living in places with barriers like limited access to good schools, healthcare and jobs makes it hard for people to have everything they need to be healthy.
Health and History report
Connecting our Past to our Present.
Durham’s Health and History report explores the connection between historical events and present-day health outcomes in Durham, NC. From colonization and displacement of American Indians to slavery, segregation, and modern housing policies, this report traces how politics, prejudice, and racism have shaped inequities in health and wellness across population groups. By examining the historical roots of social, economic, and environmental conditions, we highlight the enduring impact of the past on today’s disparities.
Infographics on Issues Impacting Community Health
Click on the links below to view infographics that provide data, root causes and resources for health issues in Durham County.
Gun Violence and Control - Gun violence with its roots in systemic issues and its effects impacts everyone in Durham. This infographic explores the causes and highlights community-driven solutions like the Gun Safety Team’s work on prevention and education.
Opioid epidemic -The Opioid Epidemic has deeply impacted Durham, affecting individuals, families and entire communities. This infographic provides data on opioid use, opioid related deaths, systemic factors contributing to this crisis and links to resources.
Refugee Health - This infographic explores the refugee resettlement process and services and resources provided by local agencies to support refugees as they rebuild their lives in Durham County.