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2 <br />Despite being higher in rankings overall, there are areas for improvement. The lowest scores <br />for Orange County were in physical environment factors that contribute to health. These <br />measures were ozone and particulate matter days in 2006 and access to healthy foods and <br />access to recreational areas (2008). Work has already occurred in these areas and this is an <br />indicator that more work is needed. The availability of multiple farmers' markets across the <br />County and the growing movement. to start and foster community gardens has continued to <br />improve access to healthy foods. This also may provide new opportunities for economic <br />development of full service groceries in areas of the County that have limited access to fresh <br />fruits and vegetables. <br />The Department will include the data from these rankings into the overall data collection for the <br />community health assessment and work with partners to develop a community health <br />improvement plan that will move Orange County toward meeting national standards for health. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact with receiving the results of the Report. <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board accept the Report and <br />encourage residents to participate in the needs assessment and community improvement plan <br />process. <br />