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The Commission to Build a Healthier America

WebThe Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) formed the Commission to Build a Healthier America to investigate why Americans arenâ€™t as healthy as they …

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State by State Data

WebThe Commission created an in-depth collection of state-level graphical data ready to download into relevant research and presentations. Filter charts by state using the …

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Reaching America’s Health Potential: A State-by-State Look at …

WebThis companion chartbook, Reaching America’s Health Potential: A State-by-State Look at Adult Health, follows a similar approach and illustrates similar conclusions: At every level …

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The Commission to Build a Healthier America

WebThe Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) formed the Commission to Build a Healthier America to investigate why Americans arenâ€™t as healthy as they …

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What Drives Health

WebWhat Drives Health. Good health. It seems so straightforward. Eat right, exercise and get regular checkups. Yet achieving â€“ and maintaining â€“ good health is a battle that …

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Infant and Child Health

WebFrom Congress to the Cafeteria: Healthy Food is a Priority. by David R. Williams, Ph.D., Staff Director November 03, 2009. The Commission recognized the importance of …

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Adult Chronic Diseases

WebA Closing Word from Risa Lavizzo-Mourey on the Commission to Build a Healthier America. by Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, President and CEO, Robert Wood Johnson …

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Race and Ethnicity

WebRace and Ethnicity. Racial and ethnic background has profound effects on an individualâ€™s health primarily because of the different social and economic …

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Overcoming Obstacles to Health

WebOvercoming Obstacles to Health Report From the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to the Commission to Build a Healthier America February 2008 RWJF012_Report_13cvr.indd 1 …

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Breaking Through on the Social Determinants of Health and …

WebKenyon McGriff, Philadelphia: As a 10th grader weighing 270 pounds, Kenyon knew that his neighborhood’s fast food restaurants, corner markets and dimly lit sidewalks challenged …

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Social Advantage and Health Across Lifetimes and Generations

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ISSUE BRIEF 6: EDUCATION AND Education Matters for Health …

Web3) Education is linked with social and psychological factors that affect health. Education is linked with social and psychological factors, including sense of control, social standing …

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ISSUE BRIEF 4: WORK AND HEALTH Work Matters for Health …

WebFor Immediate Release. ISSUE BRIEF 4: WORK AND HEALTH. DECEMBER 2008. Healthy workers and their families are likely to incur lower medical costs and be more …

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