Description

The Social Vulnerability Index (SVI), developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), measures the resilience of communities when confronted by external stresses on human health. It uses U.S. Census data to assess social factors such as poverty, housing, language, and transportation, helping to identify communities most in need during public health emergencies, natural disasters, and other crises.