22 COVID-19 Community Vulnerability Index (CCVI)
22.3 Description
- Pairs CDC’s Social Vulnerability Index data with both epidemiological and healthcare system factors to identify communities in need of additional support and resources during COVID-19.
- It can provide information about the anticipated negative impact at the community level.
- Aggregating dozens of indicators across 6 themes: 1) SES, 2) household composition and disability, 3) minority status and language, 4) housing type and transportation, 5) epidemiologic factors, and 6) health care system factors
22.6 Collection Methodology
- Surgo Ventures. COVID-19 Community Vulneratility Index (CCVI) Methodology. https://covid-static-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/US-CCVI/COVID-19+Community+Vulnerability+Index+(CCVI)+Methodology.pdf
- Melvin SC, Wiggins C, Burse N, Thompson E, Monger M. The Role of Public Health in COVID-19 Emergency Response Efforts From a Rural Health Perspective. Prev Chronic Dis 2020;17:200256. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd17.200256.
22.8 User Guide/Data Dictionary
Data explorer at https://precisionforcovid.org/ccvi
22.12 Special Notes
- National rank: 0 (lesser vulnerability) – 1 (greater vulnerability)
- Suggested citation: Surgo Ventures COVID-19 Community Vulnerability Index (CCVI): US Data. Available at https://www.precisionforcoviddata.org/. Accessed on [Insert date].