Consequences of natural disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic have taken a cumulative toll on the health and well-being of people in the Gulf of Mexico region. Long-standing societal challenges related to racism, poverty, education, housing, and underemployment are compounding the trauma, leading to chronic stress for many Gulf residents. The Committee on Progress Toward Human Health and Community Resilience in the Gulf of Mexico Region new report, Advancing Health and Community Resilience in the Gulf of Mexico Region: A Roadmap for Progress, explores key challenges and priorities in Gulf states, including Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas and evaluates recent progress. The report also makes recommendations for closing critical gaps and implementing transformative approaches that focus on the diverse needs and experiences of people who live and work in the Gulf region.

Table of Contents

Front Matter Summary 1 Introduction 2 Understanding Systems of Health and Community Resilience 3 Addressing Critical Data Gaps in Human Health and Community Resilience in the Gulf Region 4 Strengthening the Foundation: Pillars for Progress Toward Health and Community Resilience in the Gulf Region 5 A Road Map for Advancing Progress Toward Health and Community Resilience in the Gulf Region Appendix A: References Appendix B: Public Session Agendas Appendix C: Commissioned Paper: Current State of Health, Community Resilience, and Cohesion in the Gulf of Mexico Region Appendix D: Committee Members and Staff Biographical Sketches