Latest County Report Shows Smoking, Teen Pregnancy Down but Obesity, Diabetes Up

The Santa Clara County Public Health Department recently released its 2010 report on the overall health of adults and children in the county. Although there was a marked drop in smoking and teen pregnancy, obesity and diabetes in both adults and children are on the rise, and about 25 percent of students in middle and high school are overweight or obese.

County Health Officer Dr. Marty Fenstersheib notes that this kind of report can help create community action to improve health practices throughout the county. Tracking data over time is particularly important for the health of children. When issues are identified, the right intervention at the right time sometimes can prevent serious problems.

See more data for Santa Clara County at www.kidsdata.org/santaclara

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