10 Issue Statements

After reviewing the data from community members, partners, and publicly available resources, we created 10 issue statements to highlight the biggest concerns and problems we found that currently influence a person’s health in Harris County. The issue statements are listed in alphabetical order.

• Affordable Housing | In Harris County, housing costs are a major economic burden and a source of stress.
• Access to Green Spaces | In Harris County, limited access to green spaces hinders physical activity and community engagement.
• Environmental Concerns | In Harris County, the increased frequency of environmental disasters is a growing concern.
• Food Insecurity | In Harris County, a lack of affordable food access increases food insecurity.
• Health Insurance & Care Access | In Harris County, healthcare costs and a lack of insurance limit access to quality healthcare.
• Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health | In Harris County, rates of maternal and infant mortality and morbidity continue to increase.
• Mental Health | In Harris County, a lack of access to mental health services worsens mental health disparities.
• Preventative Care | In Harris County, lack of access to preventative healthcare increases health disparities and risk of disease.
• Safety & Violence Prevention | In Harris County, safety, including alcohol and drug use, reckless driving, and gun violence, is a key concern.
• Systemic Racism & Discrimination | In Harris County, systemic racial inequity leads to worse health outcomes for vulnerable populations.