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Population Change

Overweight - 12th grade

Charitable Contributions

Breast Cancer

First Trimester Prenatal Care

Alcohol Outlets

Population over 65

Bullying - 10th Grade

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	Target: This gauge shows whether or not a specific goal is met. A green check means the goal is met and a red "X" means the goal is not met.

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According to the Healthy Youth Survey in 2006 in Whatcom County, 84.9 % of 8th graders and 84.5% of 10th graders felt safe at school.

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-- Marnie Johnson, WWU Student