Health is not just about the decisions we make and the behaviors we engage in! It is not that simple. There are many things that play a part in both illness and wellness. See the chart below to see some of the factors that are at the root of our health outcomes.
Because the places where we live play an important factor in our access and exposure to all of things listed above, your zip code is a better predictor of your heath than your genes are!
At CHD, we are working to understand the differences in health from zip code to zip code, so we can make a real difference at the root of the issue.
Interested in learning more about how we plan to do this?
Interested in seeing data on the health of your community?