Evidence collected by public health experts over the past few decades repeatedly shows that less obvious forces, including proper diet and exercise, higher levels of education, good jobs,
greater neighborhood safety, and underlying support from family and friends, provide a powerful, and often unappreciated, boost to a community's health and well - being.
Not exact matches
The deterioration of
neighborhoods in our inner cities, the decline of elemental
safety — never mind education — in many of our schools, the burgeoning of jail populations (to the point that we have the highest percentage of incarcerated citizens of any country in the industrial world), the
great strains on the family, the general slackening of discipline, which a consumerist and media - driven society relentlessly encourages, and a huge transfer of wealth In the 1980s and «90s (during this period, the upper 1 percent of Americans more than doubled its wealth, while the lowest 20 percent suffered an actual decline)-- all these changes signal a community at risk.
These $ 1 million in projects will truly improve the
safety and quality of life of all local residents and will have a
great impact on our
neighborhoods for years to come.»
I love the many yummy restaurants, the
safety of the
neighborhoods, and
great schools for my son.
And along with
great neighbors and quiet
neighborhoods, many families cherish the feeling of
safety they've achieved for their home.
If you can join a
neighborhood watch association that is another
great way to receive a
safety discount.
However there are many
neighborhoods that offer the both
great return on investment and
safety as long as you hook up with the right agent.