Reports: Public Health

The 2001-2005 MCH data book is a compilation of what are believed to be the most important and useful indicators related to the health status of Louisiana's mothers and children.

Tuberculosis is transmitted through the air by individuals with contagious TB who are in close contact with others. In 2008, Louisiana was ranked 7th in the nation for case rates (new cases per 100,000 population). Tuberculosis is curable and preventable. The recognized method for controlling the spread of tuberculosis is directly observed therapy (DOT) where a health care provider observes the patient take every dose of medications. DOT is the standard of care for TB cases in Louisiana.

Hurricane Katrina struck the US Gulf Coast on August 29, 2005, causing unprecedented damage to numerous communities in Louisiana and Mississippi. Our objectives were to verify, document, and characterize Katrina-related mortality in Louisiana and help identify strategies to reduce mortality in future disasters.

An Annual report submitted to EPA for the State Fiscal Year 2009, included in the application for the Federal Capitalization Grant Allotment depicting the intended uses of the funds.

The intent of the Parish Health Profiles is to provide information that will support data driven planning and implementation of health policies and interventions to improve health outcomes for Louisiana and its communities. This site allows you to access the entire Parish Health Profile documents, as well as the data sets for each parish.

The intent of the Parish Health Profiles is to provide information that will support data driven planning and implementation of health policies and interventions to improve health outcomes for Louisiana and its communities. This site allows you to access the entire Parish Health Profile documents, as well as the data sets for each parish.