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INTRODUCTION f <br /> Snohomish County is <br /> situated 12 miles <br /> north of Seattle and <br /> over 100 miles south <br /> of Vancouver, British d itikilltor <br /> Columbia. If asked to <br /> describe Snohomish County, <br /> those of us who live and ilia* <br /> work here would likely <br /> mention the beauty of the <br /> Cascade Mountains, the <br /> easy access to Puget Sound, and the endless opportunities for outdoor adventure found <br /> somewhere in between.What we may not be quick to bring up is our population's health. <br /> Over the past few decades, great progress has been made in improving the health of <br /> Snohomish County residents. However, not all groups have <br /> benefited equally. Although differences in people's <br /> health are likely caused by a range of factors, these Conditions in which <br /> differences reveal social inequalities (which may be people are born, grow, <br /> referred to as health disparities). Social determinants of live, work, and age <br /> health are mostly responsible for health inequities, or the influence a host of health <br /> unfair and avoidable differences in health status seen <br /> within and between communities in Snohomish County. risks and outcomes. These <br /> conditions are called <br /> The Snohomish Health District is committed to <br /> eliminating health inequalities by addressing social i social determinants <br /> determinants of health. In order for residents to of health. <br /> understand the health status of their communities, the ._.__ _.____._._......__._________ __j <br /> District compiled this series of Health Profiles. By providing data at the community level, the <br /> District hopes to inform and inspire policymakers, government agencies, and county residents <br /> to take action to improve the health and well-being of their communities. <br /> The community units used in this report are the county's 11 Snohomish Health Reporting Areas <br /> (SHRA). These are clusters of census tracts based on individual cities, groups of smaller cities, <br /> and unincorporated areas. <br /> This Health Profile is divided into the following sections: <br /> • Demographics <br /> • Socioeconomic characteristics and education <br /> • Health outcomes <br /> • Maternal, infant, and child health outcomes. <br /> A community summary and technical notes at the end provide details on how the data were <br /> collected and tabulated. <br /> SOUTH EVERETT HEALTH PROFILE 3 <br />