Poor health outcomes are highly correlated with poverty. Disaggregating the health will help uncover areas of need and allow progress to be monitored in at-risk populations. Percentage covered by employer, public or private insurance. Lack of insurance coverage is a primary barrier to receiving adequate, preventive health care. Personal safety is a fundamental human right and basic factor in determining our quality of life.
Crime has high societal costs and significantly detracts from community life.
Through the fine arts and varied cultural activities, Silicon Valley people celebrate both their differences and their common human experience. All children and adults are exposed to world-class arts and culture. Youth grow up valuing the arts and diverse culture. The visual arts in particular are increasingly important in the media and software industries. Creative people are crucial to an economy based on innovation.