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Profiling health in the UK and Ireland
A Hill1, K Balanda, L Galbraith
1South East Public Health Observatory, Oxford OX4 2GX, UK. alison.hill@sepho.nhs.uk
Public Health
|May 14, 2010
Summary
Health profiling, a method for describing health using various measures, has emerged in the UK and Ireland, led by public health observatories (PHOs). Future developments include inter-related and themed profiles for diverse populations and health conditions.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Informatics
Background:
- Health profiling is a technique for describing population health using multiple measures.
- Public health observatories (PHOs) in the UK and Ireland have pioneered the development of health profiles.
- Collaboration among PHOs has driven the evolution and improvement of health profiling methods.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the emergence and development of health profiling in the UK and Ireland.
- To outline the key steps involved in creating health profiles.
- To present future directions for health profiling initiatives.
Main Methods:
- Defining the purpose and scope of health profiles.
- Consulting with users to ensure relevance and utility.
- Selecting appropriate health indicators and data sources.
- Establishing effective methods for data presentation and dissemination.
- Implementing evaluation strategies for health profiles.
Main Results:
- Health profiling has gained prominence in the UK and Ireland, spearheaded by PHOs.
- A systematic approach to developing health profiles has been established, involving user consultation and indicator selection.
- Collaborative efforts have enhanced the quality and scope of health profiles.
Conclusions:
- Health profiling is an evolving field crucial for understanding population health.
- PHOs have successfully established and improved health profiling practices through collaboration.
- Future plans include developing integrated health profiles across different geographical scales and thematic areas.
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