Health Needs Data
Sound decision making is reliant on having access to quality data.
A health needs assessment is an analysis of demand and need for health services. It helps to create a picture of the
health status of the Bay of Plenty population at a given time and allows us to plan and respond effectively.
- 2008/09 Health Needs Assessment (800kb pdf)
- The population
- Social determinants of health
- Health behaviours and risk factors
- Health status
- Health service utilisation
- Health service providers
See also
Related Links page
Read more about the Health Needs Assessment in Appendix 5 on page 38 of the
District Strategic Plan