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HIV andGonorrheaMinneap lis a healthy lifeReduce the Rates of HIV and GonorrheaHIV (the virus that causes AIDS) and gonorrheahave immense consequences for public health andthe economy, and they have a higher prevalence inMinneapolis than in other areas in Minnesota.Comprehensive sex education and prevention areeffective in reducing the spread of disease. Aggressive screening of those at risk is also necessary, because a person can be infectious with these sexuallytransmitted infections before symptoms develop.Target Reduce the rate of new HIV cases to 21 per100,000 people by 2010. Reduce the rate of new gonorrhea cases to161 per 100,000 people by 2010.8Trend AnalysisIn 2008, 142 new cases of HIV were reported inMinneapolis. The three-year rolling average ratewas 34 cases per 100,000 people,1 an 8-percentincrease. The rate rose among all populationsexcept among the Asian/Pacific Islander population, whose rate remained stable and again metthe target.2 Most HIV transmission continues to beamong men who have sex with men, demonstratingthe continued need for prevention and screeningamong this population.In 2008, 1,011 total gonorrhea cases – 264 casesper 100,000 people – were reported in Minneapolis. The rates for the Asian-Pacific Islanderand white populations met the target, black andAmerican Indian populations saw decreases andthe Hispanic population stayed at the same level.3Since peaking at 314 cases per 100,000 people in2005, the overall rate has now returned to 2004levels.Recent City and Community ActivitiesNew cases of HIV1,2,4 in Minneapolisper 100,000 people1008060BlackHispanicAmerican Indian40MinneapolisWhite2010 target 2002002-04Asian/Pacific Islander2003-052004-062005-072006-08Source: Minnesota Department of Health Provided sexually transmitted disease (STD) andHIV prevention education to 2,396 young malesin underserved areas by assuring the continuationof the Seen on da Streets project with an allocation of 200,000 in state public health funds in2009 and .asp Tested uninsured people for STDs and HIVthrough Neighborhood Health Care Networkclinics. Provided 2,215 family planning visits, 742other reproductive visits, and 2,136 sexuallytransmitted infection tests through City-fundedschool-based aspGonorrhea cases in Minneapolis3,4Web Links and Resourcesper 100,000 people1,2001,000Black800Some of the sites below contain explicit information about prevention and transmission of sexually transmitted diseases and are not appropriatefor all viewers.Minnesota AIDS Projectwww.mnaidsproject.orgMinnesota Department of Healthsexually transmitted diseases statistics600400MinneapolisAmerican IndianHispanic2002010 targetWhiteAsian/Pacific vs/idepc/dtopics/stds/stdstatistics.htmlRed Door Clinicwww.reddoorclinic.org2008Source: Minnesota Department of Health1 Minneapolis has a small number of HIV cases, so rolling averages from 2002 to 2008 are presented to interpret trends in HIV rates.2 These rates were calculated based on 2000 U.S. Census population counts. Because the population may have increased since 2000, the reported rates may be higher than the actual rates of thedisease.3 These rates represent identified cases. While people with symptoms typically seek treatment, screening programs targeting high-risk individuals without symptoms have been implemented in recentyears. This increases the rate of reported disease, so how much a reported increase represents an actual increase in disease incidence is unknown.4 Race/ethnicity categories are mutually exclusive.

Minneap lis a healthy lifeHealthyWeightIncrease the Proportionof Adults at a Healthy WeightObesity is a leading cause of preventable illnessand death. Weight reflects individual health and thegeneral health of a community. People at a healthyweight1 are less likely to suffer from chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heartdisease and high cholesterol. Women at a healthyweight in their childbearing years have fewer problems than overweight women with fertility, pregnancy and birth. Diet, accessibility to affordable,healthy food, exercise and opportunities for physicalactivity all affect healthy weight.TargetIncrease the proportion of Minneapolis adults whoare at a healthy weight to 52 percent by 2010.9Trend AnalysisThe percentage of Minneapolis adults at a healthyweight in 2008 was 49 percent,2 not significantlydifferent than the 2006 measure. U.S. and Hennepin County surveys have found that black, American Indian and Hispanic adults are more likely tobe overweight or obese than Asian or white adults.Adults with lower levels of education and lowerincomes are at a greater risk of obesity.1 Assessment of healthy weight for adults is based on bodymass index (BMI). BMI is a number calculated from aperson’s weight and height and is a reliable indicator ofbody fat for most people. People are considered to be at ahealthy weight if they have a BMI of less than 25.2 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance SurveyRecent City and Community ActivitiesMinneapolis adult residents at a healthy weight Assessed convenience stores in north Minneapolis to determine availability of fresh produce andowners’ interest and needs related to improvingavailability.100 %80602010 target40www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/dhfs/ship.asp200 Launched the Healthy Housing, Healthy Communities project to improve the food environment and increase opportunities for physicalactivity around eight low-income housing units.200620072008Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey 2008 Supported community-based physical activityand nutrition programs in which hundreds ofpeople participated in walking programs, cookingclasses and fitness classes. Passed a citywide Pedestrian Master Plan including recommendations for improving the walkingenvironment. terplan.asp Enhanced the food and fitness environment forCity of Minneapolis employees by improving theappearance of stairwells and facilitating weeklydelivery of locally grown produce from a nearbyfarm. Received 2.2 million from the Minnesota Statewide Health Improvement Program to improvethe food environment and increase access tophysical activity in worksites, communities,schools and clinics. Improved physical activity and nutrition policies and practices at 142 child care programs andMinneapolis Public Schools to ensure that youngpeople enter adulthood at a healthy weight.Web Links and ResourcesOver the last few decades, Americans have engineered physical activity out of their dailylives via elevators, people movers and other interventions. Simple improvements tostairwells can encourage people to build more physical activity into their daily lives.Statewide Health Improvement Program –Minneapolis www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/dhfs/ship.aspMinneapolis farmers sFarmersMarkets.asp

Minneap lis a healthy lifeAsthmaReduce the Asthma Hospitalization RateAsthma is associated with a variety of indoor andoutdoor environmental factors, including smoking.Asthma hospitalization rates often increase whenair pollution from fine particles is high; this comesprimarily from the burning of fossil fuels, especiallyin cars and trucks.TargetReduce asthma-related hospitalizations by 2010:10Trend AnalysisAccording to the most recent data available, therewere 768 asthma hospitalizations in Minneapolisduring 2008, down 10 percent from 855 the yearbefore. The asthma hospitalization rate decreasedthe most in children up to age 4 from 86 to 55 hospitalizations per 10,000 children. Similar to 2007,the 2008 rate for people ages 5 to 64 was 16 hospitalizations per 10,000 people and for people 65 andolder was 33 hospitalizations per 10,000 people.0 to 4 years old – reduce to 51 per 10,000 people5 to 64 years old – reduce to 14 per 10,000 people65 and older – reduce to 24 per 10,000 peopleRecent City and Community ActivitiesHospitalizations from asthma among Minneapolis residents Enrolled 128 families in the EnvironmentalAction for Children’s Health project, whichcompleted environmental assessments and interventions on 86 rental properties and 11 licensedhome daycares to identify asthma triggers andprovide tools for reduction. Participants reportedreduced hospital admissions and improvementsin observed symptoms on a daily basis.per 10,000 people1201008060Age 0-40-4 target40Age 65 65 targetMinneapolisAge 5-64205-64 target020042005200620072008Source: Minnesota Department of Health Inspected every licensed tobacco dealer in thecity and issued 32 citations for selling tobaccoproducts to minors, a decrease from 74 citationsthe year before. Inspected all 1,164 restaurants and bars for violations of the smoking ordinance and found highcompliance rates despite increased after-hoursinspections. Only three citations were issued. Took enforcement action on 65 vehicle idlingcases. An ordinance limiting idling was adoptedby the City in 2008 to improve air quality byreducing vehicle Idling home.aspWeb Links and ResourcesMinnesota Department of Health asthma program .htmlCenters for Disease Control and Preventionasthma program www.cdc.gov/asthmaAmerican Lung Association of Minnesotawww.alamn.org/americancitiesCity of Minneapolis anti-idling ng home.aspMinnesota Pollution Control Agency asthmatriggers ents/09.eng.trigger.pdfChildren’s lungs are especially susceptible to fine particles found in air pollution.Residents can help protect everyone’s lung health by driving less.

Minneap lis a healthy lifeLeadPoisoning11Keep Children Lead SafeChildhood lead poisoning is one of the most common yet preventable health problems in the U.S.Lead is highly toxic and can be found in peelingpaint, soil and unregulated products. Children usually have no overt symptoms, but the damage isirreversible and can be profound – including braindamage, learning problems and antisocial behavior.Ensuring that all children are tested will promoteprevention, education and early intervention andcan reduce lead poisoning. Inspecting the homesof lead-poisoned children identifies lead sources sothey can be removed to prevent future exposures.Target Annually test all 1- and 2-year-old childrenfor lead by 2014. Annually inspect all homes where children haveelevated blood-lead levels (10 micrograms oflead per deciliter of blood or higher).Trend AnalysisThe number of children found suffering from leadpoisoning is decreasing even though the rate oflead testing is increasing. In 2009, 92 childrenwere identified as having lead poisoning; this isa decrease of 24 children from 116 in 2008. Allthe homes with children with lead poisoning wereinspected, compared with 78 percent in 2008. Leadtesting of 1- and 2-year-olds increased from 55percent in 2002 to 74 percent in 2008.Recent City and Community ActivitiesNumber of children who have elevated blood-lead levels Received a 3 million U.S. Housing and UrbanDevelopment (HUD) grant to make propertieslead safe. Ninety-five homeowners signed up toreceive up to 8,000 in free Energy Star windowreplacements and no-interest loans. Ninety-onerental units signed up to receive a 50-percentmatch on Energy Star window replacements andno-interest loans.and home inspections1250Children with elevatedblood-lead levelsgreater than 10 μg/dl200Poisoned children’shomes d-control A total of 174 properties received lead riskassessments – 100 properties were assessedbecause poisoned children lived in the home, andthe other 74 were part of HUD prevention grants.50020052006200720082009Source: Minnesota Department of Health1 As of July 2008, the City inspects the homes of children with a blood-lead level at 10 micrograms of lead per deciliter of blood or higher (μg/dl).Minneapolis 1- and 2-year-olds tested for lead20042005200664%65%69%2007200872%74%Source: Minnesota Department of HealthTesting is recommended for all Minneapolis 1- and 2-year-olds plus anyone up to age 6not previously tested. A total of 149 properties were made lead safethrough HUD lead poisoning prevention grants– 93 of these properties were the homes of leadpoisoned children. As a part of redeveloping them, 679 propertieswere made lead safe by conducting risk assessments of the whole property and removing eachsource of lead. Increased the percentage of 1- and 2-year-oldstested for lead poisoning in the Near North community (Near North, Willard-Hay, Jordan, Sumner Glenwood, Harrison, and Hawthorne neighborhoods) from 56 percent in 2007 to 63 percentin 2008 as part of targeted outreach efforts.Web Links and ResourcesMinneapolis Project for Lead-Safe . Centers for Disease Control and Preventionlead information www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/default.htmU.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development www.hud.gov/offices/lead/index.cfmU.S. Environmental Protection Agencywww.epa.gov/leadIngesting paint chips and dust from window sills is a common yet preventable waychildren are poisoned with lead.Minnesota Department of Health, EnvironmentalHealth www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/lead/index.html

ClimateChangeMinneap lis greenprintReduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions12Trend AnalysisThe science is clear – climate change is real, weare responsible, and it is a threat. Carbon dioxidepollution, a greenhouse gas, causes climate change.Transportation and coal-burning power plants arethe largest sources of carbon dioxide pollution in theU.S. Worldwide, 2009 was tied for the second warmest year since recording began in 1880. Our mostrecent decade was the warmest decade on record.In 2009, 4.1 million megawatt hours of electricitywere consumed citywide releasing almost 2.5 million tons of carbon dioxide.The estimated number of vehicle miles traveled onMinneapolis roads was 2.4 billion, a 3.5-percentdecrease from the prior year.1 In Minneapolis,63 percent of all households do not own a vehicle(29,400 households) or own only one vehicle(71,600 households).2Target1 2008 Minnesota Department of Transportation Reduce carbon dioxide emissions from municipaloperations by 1.5 percent vmt.html2 2008 Census Bureau’s, American Community Survey factfinder.census.gov/servlet/ Reduce citywide carbon dioxide emissions by17 percent by 2020 using 2006 as a baseline.ADPTable? bm y&-qr name ACS 2008 1YRG00 DP4&-geo id 16000US2743000&-dsname ACS 2008 1YR G00 &- lang en&-redoLog falseRecent City and Community Activities The Xcel Energy Riverside Plant in northeastMinneapolis was converted from coal to naturalgas, producing more electricity while emittingmuch less carbon dioxide and other pollutants. More than 8,200 Minneapolis residents andbusinesses have taken the Minnesota EnergyChallenge and are discovering new ways to saveenergy and money. www.mnenergychallenge.org The City awarded a third year of climate changemicrogrants to engage people in innovative,immediate energy-saving and money-savingactions. ywide electricity consumed and carbon dioxide emissions releasedin millions of unitsElectricity in megawatt hoursCarbon dioxide in tons4.54.03.53.02.52.01.5eChangeGrants2009.asp1.0 The Energy Innovation Corridor was formed tocreate a sustainable energy and transportationshowcase along the planned Central Corridorlight-rail transit route between downtownMinneapolis and downtown Saint Paul.0.502006200720082009Source: Xcel Energywww.energyinnovationcorridor.comButler Properties, LLC Completed a comprehensive overhaul of the City’sparking requirements in the zoning code – theCity now requires bicycle parking for many uses,eliminates parking minimums and introduces parking maximums in certain districts, and allows moregenerous shared parking arrangements. LEED-certified projects – projects with nationalthird-party verification for high green buildingstandards – now registered in Minneapolis include13 certified nonresidential buildings, sevencertified homes and an additional 40 projectsthat are slated for certification. www.usgbcmn.orgButler Square, built in 1908 and renovated in 2009, is the oldest multitenant commercialbuilding in the nation to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)certification for existing buildings. It ranks among the top 15 percent of all commercialbuildings nationwide for its efficient energy use.Web Links and ResourcesMinnesota Center for Energy and Environmentwww.mncee.orgU.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)Energy Star Programwww.energystar.govXcel Energywww.xcelenergy.com/mplsconserves

RenewableEnergyMinneap lis greenprintIncrease the Use of Renewable Energy13Trend AnalysisIn the face of climate change and harmful pollutionlevels created by our current energy consumption,it is critical to use more renewable energy includingsolar, wind, biomass and hydropower. Renewableenergy contributes to energy security, stable energypricing, climate change solutions and green jobs.Limited state solar rebate availability and theeconomy contributed to a decline in new solar installations in 2009. The City issued five solar permits in2009 compared to 10 in 2008, 12 in 2007 and 18 in2006. There are solar photovoltaic systems on threeCity buildings. Twelve permits related to geothermalsystems were also issued by the City in 2009.TargetIn 2009, Xcel Energy obtained 20 percent of its power from renewable energy compared to 19 percent in2008. Minnesota regulations require Xcel to obtain30 percent of its electricity from renewable resourcesby 2020 – most of it coming from Minnesota-generated wind power. In municipal operations increase renewableelectricity to one megawatt by 2014. Citywide, increase renewable energy use to 10percent above Xcel Energy’s renewable power mixby 2014.Recent City and Community ActivitiesXcel Energy electric power sources in Minnesota1 Partnered with stakeholders to pass state legislation encouraging renewable resource developmentcombined with energy efficiency and conservation.Renewables2Natural gas/oilNuclearCoal As part of a federal Solar America Cities grant,improved the permitting process for solar projectsand conducted solar training for local governmentsto encourage more sola

parents through the Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency. www.mvna.org Conducted 2,115 home visits with 325 pregnant women and provided community-based prenatal classes to 195 women through Way to Grow. www.mplswaytogrow.org2002-04 Provided more than 1,110 people in African-American and American Indian communities