MSMU RSWG 2023 final - Flipbook - Page 26
CHAPTER THREE
Health
Good health is at the core of a productive and satisfying life. In this chapter, we
explore data associated with life expectancy, women’s health, and mental well-being.
This section also includes a look at individual behaviors that promote good health.
DEFINING DATA
A vital reminder COVID-19 has given us: Vaccines can save lives. Unvaccinated
Californians are nearly three times more likely to die than vaccinated individuals.
Women make up 53% of all Californians vaccinated against COVID-19.
26 THE REPORT ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN CALIFORNIA | 2023
