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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.<\/p>\n

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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!<\/p>\n

At Chesterfield Health District, 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.<\/p>\n

Interested in learning more about how we plan<\/a> to do this?<\/p>\n

Interested in seeing data on the health of your community<\/a>?<\/p>\n

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