CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index

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CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index

Social vulnerability refers to the potential negative effects on communities caused by external stresses on human health. Such stresses include natural or human-caused disasters, or disease outbreaks. Reducing social vulnerability can decrease both human suffering and economic loss.

The CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index (CDC/ATSDR SVI) uses 15 U.S. census variables to help local officials identify communities that may need support before, during, or after disasters.

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GRASP released the official CDC/ASTDR SVI 2018 update in March 2020. Access the newest update on the CDC/ATSDR SVI Data & Documentation Download page.

GRASP led the June 2020 publication of ‘Spatial exploration of the CDC’s Social Vulnerability Index and heat-related health outcomes in Georgiaexternal icon’ in the International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction.

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