Data Briefs (G-M)
Data Briefs (G-M)
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
Heart Health
One out of four Tarrant County adults has been diagnosed with high blood pressure.
Human Trafficking
In 2020, 300 patients were identified as possible human trafficking victims at JPS in Tarrant County.
Infant Mortality
Tarrant County met the Healthy People 2020 Objective for Infant Mortality with a rate lower than 6.0.
Injury Mortality
Deaths due to unintentional injuries (accidents) increased significantly in Tarrant County from 2019 to 2020.
Intimate Partner Violence
There were 58 female IPV deaths in Tarrant County from 2016-2020.
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.
Life Expectancy
Life expectancy at birth increased in Tarrant County from 2011 to 2019, before declining in 2020.
Live Births
In 2020 the birth rate in Tarrant County was significantly higher than Texas and the U.S.
Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death 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.
Men's Health
A Data Brief highlighting various health indicators among men in Tarrant County.
Mental Health
1 out of 6 Tarrant County adults have been diagnosed with a depressive disorder.
Motor Vehicle Collisions
Over the last 20 years, there has been a significant decline in motor vehicle collision deaths in Tarrant County.