Community belonging and health
An individual's sense of belonging to his or her local community is associated with self-perceived health. Individuals who felt very strongly connected had nearly twice the odds of reporting excellent or very good health, compared with those who reported a weak sense of community belonging.
| Format | Release date | More information |
|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2002 |
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- Activity limitations
- Age
- Analytical products
- Children
- Community associations
- Educational attainment
- Emotional well-being
- Employed persons
- Friendship and kinship patterns
- Health surveys
- High school education
- Household income
- Income
- Marital status
- Postsecondary education
- Relationships
- Rural areas
- Sex
- Social capital
- Social groups
- Social support
- Stress
- Tobacco use
- Urban areas
- Young adults