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 "In fact, where we live, learn, work and play has a big role in determining how healthy we are and how long we live," stated Dr. Risa Lavizzo-Mourey. ORANGE COUNTY, CA (Catholic Online) - The rankings examine a variety of factors including infant mortality, smoking rates, air pollution, and frequency of fast food restaurants. The University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation published the list, which was released today. The rankings cover almost every county in all 50 states, however comparisons are made within each state. This meaning that there is no list of the nation's healthiest counties. Orange County had lower rates of smoking, drinking, obesity, unemployment and teen birth and higher rates of physical activity and education. Last year, Orange County's Health Care Agency released a report on the life-span expectancies in the county. The report concluded that cities with higher rates of education, income, and health insurance coverage had longer life expectancies. "The County Health Rankings show us that much of what influences our health happens outside of the doctor's office," said Dr. Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, president and CEO of the foundation. "In fact, where we live, learn, work and play has a big role in determining how healthy we are and how long we live." Here's the top 10 list for California: 1. Marin 2. Santa Clara 3. San Benito 4. Placer 5. San Mateo 6. Orange 7. Yolo 8. Nevada 9. El Dorado 10. Santa Cruz © 2012, Catholic Online. Distributed by NEWS CONSORTIUM. - - - Pope Benedict XVI's Prayer Intentions for January 2013 General Intention: The Faith of Christians. That in this Year of Faith Christians may deepen their knowledge of the mystery of Christ and witness joyfully to the gift of faith in him. Missionary Intention: Middle Eastern Christians. That the Christian communities of the Middle East, often discriminated against, may receive from the Holy Spirit the strength of fidelity and perseverance. |
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