Following below is a Tri-County Health Department summary snapshot of health related issues for Littleton. Thought this was an interesting compilation. For example, for the period 2007-2010, 61% of deaths in the City were from the top five categories including cancer (27%), heart disease (18%), chronic respiratory disease (7%), accidents (5% - be careful out there!) and Alzheimer's (4%).
According to the summary, "The built environment - our man-made surroundings - directly influences public health. This means that Littleton’s transportation and utility systems, distribution of housing stock and retail/commercial services can encourage people who live, work or play in the City to stay physically active and eat healthy foods. The City’s built environment can help keep people safe and help them prevent illness.
This snapshot is a compilation of data associated with a range of health-related measures within the City’s boundaries. It is intended to give planners, local officials, developers and residents a broader understanding of the current health of the community and the factors by which it is affected.
The snapshot does not address every aspect of the built environment’s relationship to health. It includes relevant data that were feasible to collect at the local level. The snapshot is provided to inform discussion, and encourage adoption, of land use and other policies that will promote public health."
According to the summary, "The built environment - our man-made surroundings - directly influences public health. This means that Littleton’s transportation and utility systems, distribution of housing stock and retail/commercial services can encourage people who live, work or play in the City to stay physically active and eat healthy foods. The City’s built environment can help keep people safe and help them prevent illness.
This snapshot is a compilation of data associated with a range of health-related measures within the City’s boundaries. It is intended to give planners, local officials, developers and residents a broader understanding of the current health of the community and the factors by which it is affected.
The snapshot does not address every aspect of the built environment’s relationship to health. It includes relevant data that were feasible to collect at the local level. The snapshot is provided to inform discussion, and encourage adoption, of land use and other policies that will promote public health."
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