What to know
The North Carolina (NC) Tracking Program’s mission is to empower communities by providing data and context to inform data driven policies, funding, and solutions to build a healthier and more equitable environment for all North Carolinians.
Background
North Carolina has experienced rapid population growth over the past 30 years. According to the U.S. Census, the state population grew from 6.7 million in 1990 to 10.4 million in 2020.
North Carolina has several diverse ecosystems. These different locations attract tourists and retirees alike. Unfortunately, these ecosystems and the people who live in them are threatened by flooding, hurricanes, extreme heat, and wildfires.
Education, science, and technology are among the largest industries in North Carolina. Manufacturing and retail follow closely. Animal production and agriculture also remain economically important. An estimated 9 million hogs and 961 million chickens were raised in North Carolina in 2020.
Important things to know
NC Tracking Program Core Functions
Monitor environmental health and climate indicators over space and time
Map resources to strengthen community resilience against climate hazards
Examine community characteristics and vulnerabilities that lead to inequitable exposures and subsequent disproportionate health outcomes
Report findings to partners through education and outreach
Collaborate with community, government, and research partners to interpret findings and inform actions that promote health equity
Unique Data
All state and local tracking programs collect and display a set of standard data. But individual programs may host other data that are important to their populations. NC Tracking hosts data on climate, social determinants of health, chemical and other toxic incidents, and carbon monoxide poisoning.
Milestones
2014: Participated in and submitted data to Tracking Network.
2020: hosted interns to create Environmental Health Data Dashboard Prototype.
2021: Participated in .
2022:
- July: Launched .
- August: North Carolina Tracking Program formed with ob体育 funding.
- November: First North Carolina Tracking Advisory Committee Meeting.