The world’s most definitive  measurement of well-being

With more than 3 million surveys completed to date in the United States and across the globe, the world looks to the Community Well-being Index as the definitive measure of well-being in communities, states and across populations.

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Advancing well-being to  improve global health and  human performance

The Community Well-being Index merges decades of clinical research, health care leadership and behavioral economics expertise to track and understand the key factors that drive greater well-being for individuals and populations – providing an in-depth, nearly real-time view of Americans’ well-being. Having an awareness of U.S. residents’ well-being provides unmatched insights into people at the community, state, and national levels.

For employers, health plans, health systems, and community leaders, this holistic view of health provides the framework for understanding the underlying root causes of poor health. Our data and insights on well-being inform more effective strategies that encourage the sustained lifestyle changes necessary for people to thrive and perform to their highest potential.

A comprehensive view of well-being

Well-being is a concept that captures the important aspects of how people feel about and experience their daily lives — encompassing more than just physical health or economic indicators. The Well-being Index measures Americans’ perceptions of their lives and their daily experiences through five interrelated elements that make up well-being:

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