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Old 03-28-2015, 03:37 PM
 
Location: Tennessee at last!
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It is interesting that of the 10 healthiest counties in the state, 6 are in metro Nashville, and two others (Putnam and Montgomery) are just outside the Nashville metro.

It makes one wonder if the 'healthy' in not based somewhat in income level. Those with higher incomes can afford healthier options in food and have more time for exercise, gym membership/workout, etc. only working one job.
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Old 03-28-2015, 05:59 PM
 
Location: TN/NC
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I don't see how anyone couldn't see this coming a mile away. Not only do people in the wealthier, healthier counties have more to spend on wellness, but the facilities are also there, as well as an awareness of nutrition and health.
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Old 03-28-2015, 06:00 PM
 
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It makes one wonder if the 'healthy' in not based somewhat in income level. Those with higher incomes can afford healthier options in food and have more time for exercise, gym membership/workout, etc. only working one job.
The economics of an area is part of the rubric, but a small part. Putnam and Montgomery counties are not wealthy counties yet are ranked the 3rd and 7th healthiest counties in the state, respectively.
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Old 03-28-2015, 08:02 PM
 
Location: TN/NC
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The economics of an area is part of the rubric, but a small part. Putnam and Montgomery counties are not wealthy counties yet are ranked the 3rd and 7th healthiest counties in the state, respectively.
They may not be wealthy themselves, but they are in reasonable proximity to wealthier metros. I'd also bet Putnam County, with TTU, has people who are conscious of wellness, even though they aren't wealthy.

You also have to consider the availability of healthy foods and medical care. Even if someone in Johnson County is wealthy, they are essentially marooned from sources of healthy foods and quality medicare by distance alone.
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Old 03-28-2015, 09:04 PM
 
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It makes one wonder if the 'healthy' in not based somewhat in income level. Those with higher incomes can afford healthier options in food and have more time for exercise, gym membership/workout, etc. only working one job.
I would say it's not so much income as it is education. Education levels have been linked to both obesity and income.
So areas with a higher percentage of residents with college degrees will generally be healthier and also wealthier.
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Old 03-28-2015, 09:18 PM
 
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I would say it's not so much income as it is education. Education levels have been linked to both obesity and income.
So areas with a higher percentage of residents with college degrees will generally be healthier and also wealthier.
That does make sense.
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