News Article
New Study Ranks New Jersey's Healthiest and Unhealthiest Counties
By Alexandra Hill, WBGO News
March 20, 2013
A new study finds that Essex County is one of the unhealthiest places in New Jersey.
While the study, from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, finds that Bergen and Morris counties are among the healthiest Essex County is near the bottom. The report took into account obesity, smoking, poverty, and education among other things. Abbey Cofsky helped compile the report.
“We see in Essex County a lower high school graduation rate than the state average we see fewer folks attending some college and we see higher rates of children in poverty. Those are the type of factors the predicators of poor health of having fewer opportunities to be healthy.”
Cofsky says they encourage local leaders to use the data from their study when making decisions about how to make healthy changes in their communities.
© 2013 WBGO News
WBGO Newsroom
-
Lawsuit Filed Against NYPD For Muslim Surveillance Program
June 18, 2013
A group of Muslim New Yorkers has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York challenging the NYPD’s Muslim surveillance program as unconstitutional. Read More
-
No NJ Budget Agreement Yet
Trenton. June 18, 2013
Senate Democratic leaders expect budget bill vote soon. Read More
-
Ribbons Symobolize Child Abuse Victims at Wynona's House
Newark. June 18, 2013
Why are blue ribbons popping up on the corner of Washington Street and Raymond Boulevard in Newark? Read More
-
Bill To Toughen Boat Accident Penalties
Trenton. June 18, 2013
Supporters hope it will be a deterrent. Read More
-
FEMA Releases New Flood Maps
June 17, 2013
FEMA has released updated flood maps for four New Jersey counties most heavily impacted by Sandy. Read More
More Local News
NPR
Sign-up for WBGO News
Newark Today
A monthly, one-hour, live call-in program focusing on social, economic and political topics pertaining to Newark.
Newark Today
Making a difference in Newark's great outdoors. On the next Newark, we're looking at the rehab of Military Park by the guy who did NYC's Bryant Park, the latest efforts to improve the county parks in Newark, and the efforts of the Greater Newark Conservancy to green the smaller spaces in between. Join us with your own questions and observations and let us know what's on your wish list for Newark's parks, Thursday, June 20th at 8pm! You can call us at 1-800-499-9246 when the program begins, or you can e-mail us your question now at newarktoday@wbgo.org.
Conversations with Allan Wolper
Each month Allan Wolper chats with unique personalities whose ideas are on the cutting edge.
Allan talks with producer Holly Gordon
Holly Gordon is the executive producer of Girl Rising, a feature film and worldwide project that is part of a campaign to improve educational opportunities for girls in developing countries. The film is narrated by a Hollywood A list that includes Meryl Street, Ann Hathaway, Salma Hayak and Liam Neeson.
Listen NowSportsJam with Doug Doyle
Sports Director Doug Doyle chats with players, coaches, owners, broadcasters, fans and musicians.
MLB Veteran Garry Templeton
A 16-year veteran of Major League Baseball, Garry Templeton was a three-time all star shortstop. He helped the San Diego Padres get to the World Series in 1984. Templeton is now the new manager of the Newark Bears.
Listen Now
Jazz-e-news
Listen Now
Blog
Photos
Contribute
NPR