Cobb & Douglas Public Health

Cobb County population increased by 14.9% between 2000-2008.
Click to read more facts in the 'How Healthy Are We?' Report.

In 2008, a higher percentage of adult residents reported being “overweight” in Cobb County than in Georgia.
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In Cobb County, 82.3% of adults 65+ had a flu shot within the past year (2007).
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In Cobb and Douglas Counties, breast cancer is the leading cause of new cancer in females (2003-2007) and the second leading cause of cancer mortality in women, after lung cancer.
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It is estimated that 138,377 adults in Cobb County and 24,229 adults in Douglas County suffer from a mental disorder in a given year.
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Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD), which includes heart attacks, is the leading cause of heart disease deaths in Georgia and in Cobb and Douglas Counties.
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In Douglas County almost 1/3rd of the population is under the age of 19 years.
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From 2006 to 2007, the age adjusted mortality rate due to cardiovascular disease increased and the rate in Douglas County is above the rate in Georgia.
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Since 2003, rates of mortality due to diabetes have decreased in Douglas County.
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Cobb and Douglas Counties are starting on a new community-wide strategic planning process for improving our community’s health.
Click to read more about the Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP)

Welcome to District 3-1, Cobb & Douglas Public Health

Welcome to Cobb & Douglas Public Health! We are dedicated to promoting and protecting the safety and health of the residents of Cobb and Douglas counties.

For information about the Georgia Department of Community Health, Division of Public Health, visit their website.

10/12/11

Cobb Public Health launches community health initiative

Nationwide, recent reports are suggesting that for the first time ever, as a result of rising obesity rates, children may not outlive their parents. Closer to home and specifically in Cobb County Read more...

10/12/11

Douglas Public Health launches community health initiative

When it comes to the health and safety of Douglas County, there is both good and bad news. While the county looks pretty good in some areas, health status reports also identify many other areas Read more...

09/29/11

Cobb Public Health receives $499,000 grant to create healthier community

This week Cobb Public Health was awarded a $499,000 grant to help create a healthier community for the residents of Cobb County. The funds will Read more...

09/26/11

Public Health secures grant to improve children's hearing

Thanks to a $76,000 grant, Cobb and Douglas Public Health recently purchased hearing screening equipment for its on-site clinics, as well as several pediatric offices within the two-county health district. Read more...

09/26/11

Cobb EMC donates gift to Cobb Health Futures Foundation

The Cobb Health Futures Foundation, Inc. recently received a generous monetary gift from Cobb EMC to support public health services for women and children in need. Read more...

08/05/11

Salmonella Heidelberg recall information

The Cargill plant that produced the ground turkey products is in Arkansas and has stopped production for the time being. This plant produces several brands, but the primary ones are Honeysuckle White, Kroger brand, and Giant Eagle store brand. Read more...

08/05/11

CDPH recruits moms, babies for Big Latch On

In celebration of World Breastfeeding Week, August 1-7, Cobb and Douglas Public Health is encouraging local mothers to join thousands of nursing mothers and their babies throughout the nation to take part in the Big Latch On. Read more...