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CHILDREN & YOUTH INDICATORS
Early Prenatal Care
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FINANCIAL SELF-SUFFICIENCY INDICATORS
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HEALTH INDICATORS
Adults Who are Overweight or Obese
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Health Status
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Cancer Incidence
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LIVING INDICATORS
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Voter Registration Rate
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