Youth obesity — NJ’s rate is better than the national average
The national rate for the 10-to-17 age group is 16.2%, or roughly one in six.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
COVID help too easily skipping immigrant families, NJ group says
According to New Jersey Policy Perspective, New Jerseyans too often have a so-called "taker's mindset," failing to properly appreciate the work of immigrants in such a diverse state.
NJ’s childhood obesity tops the national average, report finds
New Jersey's youth obesity rate is tied for the twenty-eighth highest in the nation, according to a report released by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Youth obesity — a bigger problem in NJ than in many other states
Nationwide, 4.8 million people aged 10 to 17 have obesity, according to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Report says NJ must address these 13 areas to close health gaps
In downtown Trenton, a resident's average life expectancy is 73 years. In Princeton, just 13 miles away, the average is 87 years.
Disease, terrorism, extreme weather — is NJ prepared?
The Princeton-based Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has released the results of its 2018 National Health Security Preparedness Index.
Death, addiction, violence — 41 percent of NJ kids have faced trauma
Four out of every 10 New Jersey children aged 17 and under have gone through at least one traumatic experience that could lead to serious consequences — both physical and mental — later in life.
NJ’s obesity rate revealed — See if it includes you
Adult obesity rates now exceed 35 percent in five states.
NJ is no longer a ‘leader’ in health security, report claims
Taking into account 139 measures, broken into six overall categories, New Jersey scores a 6.8 out of 10 for its health security.
Are you living in a healthy or unhealthy NJ county? The 2017 rankings are in
The report took more than 30 factors into account, including a closer look at premature deaths.