Healthy Marin

Why is this important?
Healthy lifestyle choices, including the food we eat and how much we exercise, greatly affect the rates of chronic conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, and cancer.

“It's cheaper to go to McDonald's than it is to go to Whole Foods. And if you're working for 12 to 14 hours a day, how are you gonna go out and take an hour-and-a half walk?”
—Key Informant

What the data say:

In 2017, 10 million people were missing meals in Marin.
14% of Marin children live in homes that experience food insecurity at some point during the year.
41% of Black/African-American, 40% of Latinx, 23% of Asian, and 15% of White Marin fifth graders are obese.
Only 27% of 12-17 year olds get the recommended number of servings of vegetables daily.

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Compared to CA Counties, Marin has a value of 43.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 66.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 71.2%. Compared to CA Counties, Marin has a value of 43.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 66.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 71.2%.

Adults who are Overweight or Obese

Compared to CA Counties, Marin has a value of 3.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.6%. Compared to CA Counties, Marin has a value of 3.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.6%.

Child Food Insecurity Rate

Compared to CA Counties, Marin has a value of 97.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 85.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 76.2%. Compared to CA Counties, Marin has a value of 97.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 85.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 76.2%.

Access to Exercise Opportunities

County: Marin

(Compared to CA Counties)

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Census Place : San Rafael

Education Indicators

17.5%

This indicator shows the percentage of adults who did not participate in any leisure-time activities (physical activities other than their regular job) during the past month.

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Adults who are Sedentary

Data Source: CDC - PLACES

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