The health of our citizens is a strong indicator of a thriving community. Achieving and maintaining safety along with physical and mental health is important in all stages of life and reaches beyond clinical care. Research shows that social, economic and health behaviors contribute up to 70% of an individual’s long-term health outcomes.
2 out of 3 Midland County adults report being overweight/obese
12% of Midland County used food stamps/SNAP benefits in the past 12 months
Nearly 1 in 5 adults has a diagnosed mental illness
Over 1 in 3 women and 1 in 7 men will experience sexual or physical violence in their lifetime
33% of local students don’t feel engaged at school