What to know
Delaware has been involved in environmental public health tracking activities even before receiving CDC funding. They became a CDC Tracking Program funding recipient in 2022.
About
The Delaware Tracking Program is working to build public health capacity and expertise in environmental health surveillance. In addition, they are working to modernize data systems.
Their purpose is to empower people to make information-driven decisions that affect their health. This includes public health practitioners, healthcare providers, communities, policy members, and others.
Background
Delaware is nicknamed "The First State" since it was the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. It is the second smallest state by land area and the fifth smallest state for population.
Delaware has been recognized for efforts in improving public health metrics. These include reducing rates of smoking and infant mortality over the years.
Delaware Division of Public Health has maintained its public health accreditation each of the past six years. In 2022, it was named a Healthy People 2030 Champion.
Milestones
2019: Launched the Delaware Tracking site, My Healthy Community, in partnership with the Delaware Department of Natural Resources
2020: My Healthy Community used as Delaware's COVID-19 pandemic dashboard
2020: Published the Delaware's Opioid Crisis story
2022: Published data stories: Insights from the 2014-2018 Delaware Suicide Surveillance Study and COVID-19 Vaccinations in the Hispanic Community
2022: Delaware Tracking Program receives funding from the CDC's Tracking Program
2022: Added Community Profile Reports and Equity Counts Data Center to My Healthy Community
2023: Launched new and updated content on My Healthy Community
- Influenza Data Dashboard
- Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Dashboard
- Lead topic page
- Climate and Health topic page
2024: Launched phase 2 of the COVID-19 Dashboard to improve mitigation efforts post-public health emergency
Unique data
All state and local tracking programs collect and display standard data. However, individual programs may host other important data for their populations. Delaware's unique data include the following.
Resources and tools
Community Profile Reports This tool provides easily interpretable information on key indicators for all Delaware zip codes and census tracts.
Data Downloads This tool allows users to download publicly available datasets from My Healthy Community.