Video: Does Where You Live Affect How Long You Live?

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zip code for blogA zip code is 5 numbers meant to give mail to people—not indicate how long they live.

But all too often, that’s exactly what a zip code does.

Millions of Americans actually live sicker and shorter lives than others just a few miles away. Some of us are more likely to live 25 years less or be 3 times more likely to have a heart attack all because of where we live.

America’s future depends on the health of all Americans.

Find out more about health in your own zip code here.

By The Numbers By The Numbers

20.7

percent

of Latino kids have obesity (compared to 11.7% of white kids)

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