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County Health Rankings Model (Health Factor Area)

Length of life

Length of life measures the time between birth and death and how often people die early. Everyone should have the resources and opportunities to live long and well, regardless of where they live.
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Lessons for an Equitable COVID-19 Response and Recovery

COVID-19 has magnified deep-rooted barriers to health and opportunity—particularly in Black, Latino, and tribal communities. Leaders from these communities shed light on how we can shape an equitable and just recovery.

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Lessons from RWJF Culture of Health Prize Communities on Improving Healthy Food Environments

Obesity is a significant challenge to the nation’s health and economy – costing $209 billion in 2008. Communities across the country are taking action to reverse the obesity trend by changing their local environments to support healthy eating.

A recent article published in this month’s Health Affairs, examined the food-related strategies of the 2013 and 2014...

County Health Rankings Model (Measure)

Library Access

Library visits per person living within the library service area per year.
County Health Rankings Model (Measure)

Life Expectancy*

Average number of years people are expected to live.
County Health Rankings Model (Health Outcome)

Life satisfaction

Life satisfaction is a person's overall assessment of their quality of life at a point in time, including their feelings and attitudes towards their health. It is an indicator of well-being and is related to a person's happiness and how well their current situation meets their needs.
County Health Rankings Model (Health Outcome)

Life span

Life span is the period between birth and death
County Health Rankings Model (Measure)

Living Wage*

The hourly wage needed to cover basic household expenses plus all relevant taxes for a household of one adult and two children.