Executive Summary
Vision Statement: Striving to create a community where all achieve optimal health and well-being.
Key Findings:
Top 5 Causes of Death in Stanly County 2015-2019
1. Heart Disease
2. Cancer - all sites
3. Alzheimer's Disease
4. All Other Unintentional Injuries
5. Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease
Top 5 Health Issues in Stanly County (identified through Community Health Assessment responses)
1. Substance Use Disorder/Overdose
2. Obesity/Overweight
3. Tobacco Use
4. Mental Illness
5. Inactivity/Lack of Physical Activity
To see the full report, visit 2021 Stanly County Community Health Assessment
Priorities
2021 -2023 HEALTH PRIORITIES
❖ Substance Misuse/Overdose,
❖ Healthy Living (healthy weight, nutrition, & physical activity)
❖ Mental Health