The Missouri Foundation for Health Public Opinion Poll

Your voice shapes a healthier Missouri.

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Most Missourians are likely to recommend the state as a place to live

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The rising cost of living and cost of health care are the top problems facing the state

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Having good jobs with benefits and opportunities for growth and meaningful work was highest rated factor that contributes to making a community healthy

Prices are going up - food and utilities, and it makes it hard for people. Jobs, they aren’t paying enough. Everything else is going up and you are not really making enough money is how I look at it.

A healthy community consists of many different things: good-paying jobs, affordable housing and education. And neighbors that look out for each other and help each other, not only in times of disaster.

A strong local economy begets many job opportunities, full employment, and a generally optimistic populace. Optimism is essential to mental health. Mental health, in turn, boosts physical health

The cost of all health care needs to come down. Health care is too expensive.

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How Missourians View
Their Communities

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Health Care and
Mental Health

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Economic Well-being and
Personal Finances

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Missouri

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