NHSPI_measure_metadata: 48

Data provided by Big Local News. Data from the National Health Security Preparedness Index. The overall index is useful for examining a state’s readiness in dealing with any number of issues. There also are specific metrics that directly relate to states’ abilities to respond to the Coronavirus pandemic. With that in mind, we have pulled out and processed key metrics -- from preparedness for surge testing to evaluating how many people in each state have access to paid time off. Our goal is to make it easier for journalists to access and analyze for their reporting. For more information, please start with the NHSPI_READ_ME file. Questions? Contact biglocalnews@stanford.edu.

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rowid	obsid	index	item_code	domain_code	domain_name	domain_description	subdomain_code	subdomain_name	subdomain_description	subdomain_long_desc	measure_name	measure_description	measure_rationale	data_source	verbose_data_source	data_dates	limitations
48	93.0	Index	2.4.2	2.0	CPE	Community Planning & Engagement Coordination	5.5	SCC	Social Capital & Cohesion	The community social capital that helps society function effectively, including social networks between individuals, neighbors, organizations, and governments, and the degree of connection and sense of “belongingness” among residents.	M175	Percent of voting-eligible population in the state participating in the highest office election	Voter participation is one proxy measure for social cohesion, which indicates the degree of connectedness and belonging that exists among members of a community. Cohesion is positively correlated with a community’s ability to recover from emergencies and disasters. Voter participation also is correlated with community involvement and trust in government.	USEP	United States Election Project, General Election Turnout Rates	2012, 2014 & 2016	The ideal numerator is total ballots counted (voting eligible population is the denominator), but these data are not available for all jurisdictions. Therefore, the Index uses a measure of the total votes cast for the highest office (e.g., presidential, gubernatorial, or congressional election).