State Health Assessment

The State Health Assessment (SHA) is conducted every five years to review quantitative and qualitative data regarding the health status of Alaskans. The SHA identifies the most important health issues impacting Alaskans and the health improvement needs of the state. This SHA report presents the findings of the most recent assessment and includes a description of Alaska’s demographics, health issues of specific population groups with particular health issues and disparities or inequities, factors that contribute to the state population’s health challenges, and community resources and assets to address health issues.