This course provides an overview of the determinants, factors, and remedies to the traditionally poor health status of Kentuckians. The course focus is on population health of the Commonwealth, with an emphasis on data, trends and solutions to illness, death and disability. Other topics include health rankings, vital statistics and demographic factors. The comparison of Kentucky's population health status to the US average and to other states is presented, plus strategies to improve population health in the Commonwealth. Additional topics include the relationship between Kentucky's demographic, economic, environmental, and education characteristics and their impact on health.

This course provides an overview of the determinants, factors, and remedies to the traditionally poor health status of Kentuckians. The course focus is on population health of the Commonwealth, with an emphasis on data, trends and solutions to illness, death and disability. Other topics include health rankings, vital statistics and demographic factors. The comparison of Kentucky's population health status to the US average and to other states is presented, plus strategies to improve population health in the Commonwealth. Additional topics include the relationship between Kentucky's demographic, economic, environmental, and education characteristics and their impact on health.