One in 21: Health improvements are possible in Muskegon County, community leaders told

One in 21: Health improvements are possible in Muskegon County, community leaders told | MLive.com
One in 21 Co-Chairwoman Linda Juarez, head of Hackley Community Care, said the countywide health initiative was not launched just for individuals to lead healthier lives but for larger community goals.
A healthier community will be economically more prosperous and better educated, she said.

The health of a community is linked to businesses willingness to invest and create jobs as healthy workers cost less and are more productive, she said.
There also is a link to academic achievement as healthier students get better grades and higher test scores, she added.