b'WellnessIncrease opportunities for using the communitys builtAnnual Drop-Out Rateenvironment to support healthy lifestyles and overall well-being. 20Percent of High Scholl Students4.1 High School Drop-Out Rate 15Improve the high school completion rate of students inCheshire County 10Why is this important?Education can be considered an inoculation for good health. A minimum of high school completion is considered essential for5understanding and navigating through todays society. Higher levels of education are also associated with the ability to purchase safe and healthy housing,nutritious food, medical care, and health insurance; all of which contribute to 02001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007better health outcomes. Those with higher education levels are also likely to beCheshire CountyNew HampshireUnited StatesTargetable to better discover and understand health information and resources that facilitate healthy behaviors and outcomes. Where do we stand now? In Cheshire County 86% of the population has completed high school.55Currently the high school drop-out rate in CheshirePhysical Activity LevelsAdultsCounty is about 4%, approximately the same as all of New Hampshire andsomewhat lower than the national rate. 100 %Cheshire Countys goal: The national No Child Left Behind Act of 2002 intends for all students who begin high school to complete it within 4 years.56 80Percent of Adults4.2 Physical Activity LevelsAdults 60Increase the number of adults who report that they participatein any physical activities or exercises40Why is this important?Across the board, an active person is a much20healthier person than someone who is sedentary. The benefits for active Americans extend beyond weight loss, as our bodies repay the effort with increased energy0and vigor. Especially as we age, our joints, muscles, and bones need movement to2005 2006 2007 2008stay healthy and avoid injury. Health care professionals have long espoused theCheshire CountyNew HampshireUnited StatesTargetbenefits of even moderate exercise for fitness, overall wellness, and disease38 Engaging Our Community In Health88222_CMC2.indd 40 2/1/10 12:27 PM'