As of 2011, more than 1 million Coloradans were considered obese. Obesity can be caused by several factors including genetics, metabolism, personal behaviors, culture, and socioeconomic status. Recent studies have shown that obesity rates in rural areas are often higher than urban areas in the U.S. 5 Rural areas in Colorado have been associated with a number of disparities in health and access to health services, including higher rates of motor vehicle deaths, tobacco use, suicide rates, and higher rates of uninsured populations. . Addressing what has become a national epidemic starts with a closer look at the communities that are most acutely affected. This report will address obesity prevalence as well as physical inactivity by various health indicators and regions in Colorado., Claire Zelie, Devon Williford., "February 2013.", Includes bibliographical references (page 8)., Online resource; title from PDF caption (viewed April 2019)
Occupational health is an important public health issue in Colorado. Our employment landscape encompasses some of the nation's highest risk occupations, including mining, construction and agriculture. Colorado is also leading the way in developing new technologies and manufacturing methods in the emerging fields of nanotechnology, oil and gas extraction and "green" technology. Impacts to worker health from these new industries are not well understood. The indicator reports provide baseline data on the status of occupational health and safety in Colorado, which is essential to monitor trends over time, make state-to-state or state-to-national comparisons, inform state activities in work-place injury and illness prevention and prioritize occupational health issues that are specific to Colorado., reported by Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Occupational Health and Safety Surveillance Program., Online resource; title from PDF cover (viewed August 2013)
Occupational health is an important public health issue in Colorado. On average, 117 work-related deaths occur each year in Colorado, accounting for approximately one work-related fatality every three days. Every year thousands more people are injured on the job or become ill from work-related exposures. The individuals and families affected by occupational injury bear substantial burdens that come with loss of life, income and sometimes independence. These preventable injuries, illnesses and fatalities also cost Colorado businesses millions of dollars each year., prepared by Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Occupational Health and Safety Surveillance Program., "Principal Investigator: Lisa Miller, MD, MSPH.", "This project is supported with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Institutes of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Cooperative Agreement 1U60OH009842-01, Description based on online resource; title from PDF cover (viewed September 2015)
Lead is a highly toxic metal that serves no known useful function once absorbed by your body. Lead can be inhaled and ingested. Most occupational exposure is from breathing inorganic lead dust and fumes. Eating, drinking and smoking on the work site or handling lead contaminated objects without proper personal protective equipment (PPE) or basic personal hygiene practices can result in unintentional exposure to lead., Online resource; title from PDF caption (viewed March 2018)
This fact sheet provides an overview of the air quality requirements affecting oil and gas exploration and production (E&P) condensate tanks, tank batteries, engines, dehydrators and the wells serviced by these tanks and tank batteries in Colorado., "March 2006."--Footer., Description based on online resource; title from PDF caption; (viewed September 2014)
The suicide rate in Colorado has been steadily increasing since 2006, and presents a serious public health concern. Colorado also often ranks in the top ten highest suicide rates in the nation. In light of this there has been an increase in efforts around suicide prevention throughout the state and nationally. One specific population that is at increased risk of suicide are older adults (ages 65 and up). Suicide rates among older males are particularly high at the national level, and suicide attempts by older adults are more likely to result in death. Additionally there are unique biological and cultural risk factors for suicide in the older adult population., Ethan Jamison, David Michelson, Kirk Bol., "February 2020.", Includes bibliographical references (page 8)., Online resource; title from PDF caption; (viewed November 2020)
prepared for the funding collaborative of the Oral Health Environmental Scan: Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, The Colorado Trust, Rose Community Foundation, Colorado Community Health Network, HealthONE Alliance ; prepared by the Colorado Health Institute., "September 26, 2005.", Includes bibliographic references., Online resource; title from PDF cover (viewed April 2016)
Cover title., Part of the document carries the date of February 25, 2003. Pages with corrections carry the date March 4, 2003., Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Cover title., "May 2003.", "Funding Resource Provided by the Health Systems Development in Child Care Program, Healthy Child Care Colorado Initiative, "Grant Year 3."
