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However, after 10 years of compiling data for the dashboard, the HPIO said “it is clear that Ohioans continue to live less healthy lives and spend more on health care than people in most other states.” Adverse childhood experiences contributed to 33% of smoking in the state, according to the study, and “trauma and toxic stress” bring higher smoking rates among adults with low incomes, have experiences childhood adversity or experience poor mental health.
“Ohio has more barriers to employment and wage growth than most other states, such as lower rates of post-secondary education and higher rates of incarceration and child abuse and neglect,” the health dashboard found. The study acknowledged improvements that have been made when it comes to equity, with Black Ohioans seeing a 33% decrease in unemployment between 2012 and 2021 and a 16% decrease in child poverty for the group as well.
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