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Map Details - Alaska Poverty and Education Measures by Public Health Regions

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Impact Statement

These four maps display an interaction between poverty and education in Alaska. It is interesting to note that regions that are lowest in child poverty are not necessarily the same regions as those lowest in adult poverty, a distinction that may be important to programs that have varied primary audiences. Priority regions for outreach based on education level of the population also vary somewhat depending on whether you are looking at high school or college education. GIS can help us visualize key socio-economic factors to better tailor our efforts to promote a safe and healthy Alaska.

Health Equity is a priority of the Alaska Division of Public Health. These maps aim to illustrate a few key social context variables throughout the state of Alaska to help a variety of programs as they consider social context in their attempts to address disparities in health promotion efforts.

Purpose

Health Equity is a priority of the Alaska Division of Public Health. These maps aim to illustrate a few key social context variables throughout the state of Alaska to help programs as they consider social context in their attempts to address disparities in health promotion efforts.

Software Used

ArcGIS, ArcGIS online

Data Used

US Census Bureau, 2010-2014

Methods Used

GIS dissolving, labeling, and displaying data. Applying Color Brewer.

Contact the Submitter of this Map

Lauren Kelsey, Public Health Specialist, State of Alaska Department of Public Health
907.269.8165
lauren.kelsey@alaska.gov

How to Cite this Map

Shaw, A; Kelsey, L; Doherty, J; Grigsby, C. “Alaska Poverty and Education Measures by Public Health Regions” [map]. July 2016. State of Alaska Department of Public Health. Accessed from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Chronic Disease GIS Exchange https://www.cdc.gov/dhdsp/.

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