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Core values

- **Comprehensive Health Assessments**: The CHA process involves a thorough analysis of health status, risk factors, and quality of life, which helps in identifying and prioritizing health problems within the community[2][4].
- **Addressing Health Disparities**: The assessments and subsequent plans focus on addressing health disparities, social determinants of health, and inequities, which are critical for improving overall community health[2][4].
- **Community Engagement and Collaboration**: The process involves broad community participation and collaboration among various organizations and individuals, ensuring that the health needs of the community are comprehensively addressed[2][4].
- **Improving Quality of Life**: By addressing social, economic, educational, and environmental factors, these initiatives contribute significantly to improving the quality of life for residents[2][4].
- **Promoting Positive Change**: The CHA and community health improvement plans lead to the development of policies, plans, and actions that promote health and prevent disease, aligning with the core functions of public health[2][4].