Data briefs are statistical summaries used to raise awareness around public health topics.

Tarrant County Public Health offers these data to spur and support efforts on behalf of individuals, agencies and organizations that are affected by and/or are working to address these issues.

Health-Related Quality of Life and Unhealthy Days

87 percent of Tarrant County residents reported that their general health was good, very good, or excellent.

Health-Related Quality of Life and Unhealthy Days - Full brief

Data Brief - Health-Related Quality of Life and Unhealthy Days in Tarrant County

Heart Health

One out of four Tarrant County adults has been diagnosed with high blood pressure.

Heart Health - Full brief

Data Brief - Heart Health in Tarrant County

Human Trafficking

In 2020, 300 patients were identified as possible human trafficking victims at JPS in Tarrant County.

Human Trafficking - Full brief

Data Brief - Human Trafficking

Infant Mortality

Tarrant County met the Healthy People 2020 Objective for Infant Mortality with a rate lower than 6.0.

Infant Mortality - Full brief

Data Brief - Infant Mortality in Tarrant County

Injury Mortality

Deaths due to unintentional injuries (accidents) increased significantly in Tarrant County from 2019 to 2020.

Injury Mortality - Full brief

Data Brief - Injury Mortality in Tarrant County

Intimate Partner Violence

There were 58 female IPV deaths in Tarrant County from 2016-2020.

Intimate Partner Violence - Full brief

Data Brief - Intimate Partner Violence in Tarrant County

Leading Causes of Death

After 20+ years of steady decline, the all-cause mortality rate increased significantly in 2020 at the local, state, and national level.

Leading Causes of Death - Full brief

Data Brief - Leading Causes of Death in Tarrant County

Life Expectancy

Life expectancy at birth increased in Tarrant County from 2011 to 2019, before declining in 2020.

Life Expectancy - Full brief

Data Brief - Life Expectancy in Tarrant County

Live Births

In 2020 the birth rate in Tarrant County was significantly higher than Texas and the U.S.

Live Births - Full brief

Data Brief - Live Births in Tarrant County

Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in Tarrant County.

Lung Cancer - Full brief

Data Brief - Lung Cancer in Tarrant County

Maternal Obesity and Diabetes

Obese mothers had significantly higher rates of diabetes, hypertension, cesarean deliveries, and preterm births compared to healthy weight mothers.

Maternal Obesity and Diabetes - Full brief

Data Brief - Maternal Obesity and Diabetes in Tarrant County

Men's Health

A Data Brief highlighting various health indicators among men in Tarrant County.

Men's Health - Full brief

Data Brief - Men's Health in Tarrant County

Mental Health

1 out of 6 Tarrant County adults have been diagnosed with a depressive disorder.

Mental Health - Full brief

Data Brief - Mental Health in Tarrant County

Motor Vehicle Collisions

Over the last 20 years, there has been a significant decline in motor vehicle collision deaths in Tarrant County.

Motor Vehicle Collisions - Full brief

Data Brief - Motor Vehicle Collisions in Tarrant County