Conclusions


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Strengths

  • Life expectancy continues to improve
  • On time graduation rates has continuously increased over the past decade
  • High school completion remains very high
  • The poverty rate for children has steadily decreased
  • Alcohol consumption for both adults and youth has decreased over time

Weaknesses

  • Mason County is ranked among the least healthy counties in the state. Since the last CHA, we have become more unhealthy
  • The rate of premature death has increased
  • Access to healthcare is a huge barrier in the county and many residents must find healthcare outside of the county
  • Drug overdose deaths have sharply increased
  • Food insecurity rates remain higher than those of the state
  • Teen birth rates in the county are double the rates of the state
Questions about this report may be directed to:

Emily Layman
Public Health Educator
Mason County Community Services - Public Health
elayman@masoncountywa.gov
360-427-9670 ext. 406