Human Health
All of Sightline's research, maps, and publications on whether northwesterners are becoming healthier.
Northwesterners’ health is a key indicator of the Cascadia Scorecard, Sightline's index of sustainability for the Northwest. In this section, you'll find all Sightline's research, articles, graphics, and solutions on human health.
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Measure Gross National Happiness
Society needs to measure happiness as carefully as we do financial indicators such as income or gross domestic product. And we need to use these measurements to shape public policy. -
Solutions for Healthier Communities
Individuals and institutions can take simple steps to create compact, complete communities that enable residents to get around without a car and encourage physical activity and connections among neighbors.
- Maps & Graphics
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Life Expectancy in Cascadia (map)
- Resources
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Organization
Washington Health Foundation
Through policy leadership, grantmaking, and direct-service programs, WHF works to advance Healthy Systems and promote Healthy Living for the people of Washington. http://www.whf.org -
Resource site
The BC Health Atlas
The British Columbia Health Atlas is a continuing project to map the health status and health care use of the residents of British Columbia. http://www.chspr.ubc.ca/Research/healthatlas.htm
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