Environmental Scan of Current and Emerging Public Health Priorities

ASTHO's annual Environmental Scan of Current and Emerging Public Health Priorities is an ongoing mixed-methods study that tracks the most pressing public health concerns and trends across U.S. states, territories, and freely associated states. Through analyses of health agency materials like state health improvement plans and strategic plans, and survey data from state and territorial health officials, the Scan identifies top current and emerging priorities in public health programs, infrastructure, and health equity. By offering a national landscape of key public health issues, capacity needs, and health equity focus areas, the Environmental Scan enables ASTHO and its members to continually and proactively address the evolving public health landscape and better serve their communities.

ASTHO’s Environmental Scan began in 2019. Recent Environmental Scan reports and publications can be found on this page.