Topic Selection Frequency Across All Survey Respondents (N = 199)
| Rank | Topic | Respondents Selecting Topic |
|---|---|---|
| n (%) | ||
| 1 | Lack of access to mental and behavioral health services and high suicide incidence | 128 (64) |
| 2 | Need for drug and alcohol abuse interventions and treatment options, as well as youth prevention | 96 (48) |
| 3 | Lack of access to health care due to high cost of health services and insurance | 79 (40) |
| 4 | Lack of quality affordable housing | 63 (32) |
| 5 | Need for affordable and high-quality childcare | 58 (29) |
| 6 | Socioeconomic inequalities | 52 (26) |
| 7 | Chronic disease education, prevention, and self-management | 50 (25) |
| 8 | Adverse childhood experiences, traumatic life events, and PTSD | 47 (24) |
| 9 | Vaping, especially in kids | 45 (23) |
| 10 | Health and wellness for senior populations, including connections to community and aging in place | 40 (20) |
| 11 | Homelessness | 38 (19) |
| 12 | Loneliness and social isolation | 36 (18) |
| 13 | Promoting and providing needed support and resources for an active lifestyle (ie, recreational centers, transportation to outdoor opportunities) | 33 (17) |
| 14 | Health challenges faced by immigrant and Latino populations (including access to service in native language in culture) | 33 (17) |
| 15 | Lack of transportation | 33 (17) |
| 16 | Lack of access to and education about healthy and nutritious food | 28 (14) |
| 17 | Need for consumer education about insurance and healthcare costs | 28 (14) |
| 18 | Lack of clear information about healthcare costs | 27 (14) |
| 19 | Need for increased local access to emergency and specialty care | 33 (12) |
| 20 | Better access to community resources (such as social services organizations or food banks) | 22 (11) |
| 21 | Environmental health issues, including exposure to toxins | 9 (5) |
| 22 | Need for increased local options for childbirth | 8 (4) |
| 23 | Altitude-related hypoxia (low oxygen in blood) | 4 (2) |
Each Respondent Could Select up to Five Topics.