National study shows Allen County on track for improving health

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March 20, 2019 - 10:15 AM

Health and wellness indicators skyrocketed for Allen County in 2018, according to Tuesday’s release of the County Health Rankings and Roadmaps, a national study.

Of Kansas’ 105 counties, Allen went from 84th to 38th in terms of health outcomes; and from 89th to 29th for indicators that influence one’s length of life.

Two things show we’re on the right track: For the past seven years, the number of children in poverty in Allen County has decreased from 28 to 23 percent. Yes, that’s still more than double the state average and a third again higher than the national average of…

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