By the Numbers: A Public Health Podcast
By the Numbers is a public health podcast by the Polk County Health Department in Polk County, Iowa. In each episode of By the Numbers, we dig into a single health-related data point and talk about the bigger picture this data paints for those affected and for our communities. We’ll be joined by local experts to talk about topics like sexually transmitted infections, cancer rates, mental health, communicable diseases and more.
By the Numbers is hosted by Addie Olson, Public Health Communications Officer with the Polk County Health Department.
Listen to By the Numbers on your favorite podcast platform, or watch each episode on YouTube: youtube.com/@PolkCountyIowaGovt
By the Numbers: A Public Health Podcast
The Hidden Crisis: Domestic Violence
According to a report from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, more than 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men in Iowa have experienced rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime. In this episode of By the Numbers, we're joined by Lori Jensen of Children and Families of Iowa to discuss the hidden crisis taking place in communities here and across the country.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, you can get help by visiting survivorshelpline.org or calling 1-800-770-1650.
Additional resources are available on the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence website: icadv.org/iowa-victim-service-programs
