Healthy Neighborhoods Make Healthier Kids
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Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthier Kids
Overview
Experts highlight a worrisome trend: many communities across the nation are becoming less healthy, jeopardizing children's well-being. However, efforts are underway to enhance children's health through community initiatives.
Understanding the Issue
The design of communities significantly impacts health, particularly for children and families. In urban areas, the absence of sidewalks, safe play spaces, and fresh food access contributes to rising childhood obesity. Additionally, children across the country face exposure to preventable toxins at home, school, and outdoors, which can lead to serious illnesses. Many, especially in low-income areas, lack access to nearby healthcare facilities.
Community Solutions
Fortunately, some communities are making strides to improve these conditions. In Los Angeles’s MacArthur Park, one of the city's poorest neighborhoods, the community created a free health clinic and affordable housing. An abandoned mini-mall was repurposed into a new charter school offering health and recreation programs for families.
In Delaware County, Ohio, rapid growth was affecting residents' health. The community conducted an assessment to identify areas for improvement, resulting in the creation of more parks and programs encouraging family and child activity.
Assessing Your Neighborhood
Is your community nurturing a healthy environment for children? Consider these questions:
1. Is your home free from harmful levels of mold, lead, and toxins?
2. Does a safe playground exist nearby for children?
3. Can you access fresh meat, fruits, and vegetables in your community’s grocery stores?
4. Is there a local health clinic or pharmacy available?
5. Is the neighborhood air clean and safe for your children?
By addressing these areas, communities can create healthier environments that support the well-being and development of their youngest residents.
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