Document Type
Book
Publication Date
Spring 5-15-2025
Abstract
This report presents a comprehensive, data-driven analysis of community health across South Carolina’s Pee Dee region, encompassing Florence, Darlington, Chesterfield, Marlboro, Marion, and Dillon Counties. Using tract-level data from CDC PLACES, the U.S. Census, and the National Provider Identifier registry, it assesses chronic health conditions, health behaviors, and social determinants of health. The analysis incorporates the South Carolina Healthy Communities Index (SCHCI) and a Suitability Analysis to identify the region’s most disadvantaged communities. The findings highlight persistent disparities, particularly in rural counties, where high rates of poverty, chronic disease, and unmet basic needs intersect with limited access to care. Despite relatively strong preventive service use in some areas, poor outcomes persist—underscoring the need for structural change and cross-sector solutions. This report provides actionable, equity-focused recommendations to guide healthcare providers, community leaders, and policymakers in addressing the root causes of health inequities and prioritizing the region’s most vulnerable populations.
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Recommended Citation
Borders, Stephen; Anton, Jean; Fontaine, Rian; Phillips, Donielle; Ringer, Treyton; Robinson, Jessica; and Thompkins, Caitlin, "Framing the Future: A Community Health Analysis of the Pee Dee Region" (2025). Public Health. 5.
https://digitalcommons.coastal.edu/public-health/5
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