County ranked #4 in State for Health

Report released on Sarasota County health ranking

Sarasota ranked fourth of the 67 counties in Florida, in overall rankings. Collier was #1, followed by Seminole and St. Johns.

Sarasota ranked 13th in "Mortality" and first in "Morbidity" -

From the report:

We examine mortality (or death) data to find out how long people live. More specifically, we measure what are known as premature deaths (deaths before age 75).

Morbidity is the term that refers to how healthy people feel while alive. Specifically, we report on the measures of their health-related quality of life (their overall health, their physical health, their mental health) and we also look at birth outcomes (in this case, babies born with a low birthweight).

Overall Florida State Map here. More about the approach here.

How to get involved.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and University of Wisconsin released the 2011 County Health Ranking report. The first report that ranks counties nationwide on health outcomes and health behaviors was published last year. This year's report is available for viewing on www.countyhealthrankings.org. (MORE)