Education
Education is another important indicator for health and wellbeing. Those with higher levels of education have greater access to well-paying jobs and employer-based health insurance, both of which are linked to greater healthcare access, safe and stable housing, and other key community resources for well-being. Education can also increase one’ s knowledge and skills regarding healthy lifestyle behaviors, such as nutritious meal preparation, health literacy, and routine preventative care. 9
Figure 11 illustrates the highest educational attainment of the Washoe County population age 25 and above.
FIGURE 11: POPULATION 25 + BY EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT, WASHOE COUNTY
Less than 9th Grade 5.2 %
9th to 12th grade, No diploma 6.1 %
High School Graduate 24.0 %
Some College, No Degree 23.8 %
Associate Degree 8.9 %
Bachelor ' s Degree 19.5 %
Master ' s Degree 8.5 %
Professional Degree 2.4 %
Doctorate Degree
1.7 %
0 % 5 % 10 % 15 % 20 % 25 % 30 %
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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Why Education Matters to Health. https:// www. rwjf. org / en / insights / ourresearch / 2014 / 04 / why-education-matters-to-health. html
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