Summit County has climbed four spots in an annual health assessment of Ohio counties. The assessment is a collaboration between the and the . It takes into account factors such as quality of life, behavior, healthcare and economics.
The county improved from 50th to 46th.
One thing holding Summit back is the opioid crisis. , says average life expectancy dropped when accounting for overdose deaths.
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Summit County rates well when it comes to access to physical activity and doctors. You can view the full report at the .
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