National Public Health Week

There are scores of rankings of the world's healthiest countries, and the list varies from one to the next, depending on the data and the goals of the studies. Some countries, such as Switzerland and Singapore, appear frequently in the top 10. One of those almost never among them is the USA.

And, the answer is: everyone's. This week's theme nationwide has been Return On Investment - getting the most of every dollar spent on your health and well-being.

Health and safety standards are fairly straightforward at home, school, or work. But when you've got wheels under you, there's more left to chance. Even if you're conscientious, you can't be sure of everyone around you. National Public Safety Week today emphasizes protection on the move.

Perhaps nowhere does this year's theme of National Public Health Week - "Return On Investment" - resonate more clearly than in the workplace. It's the focus of health officials nationwide during day three of the week-long initiative. So how is the space where you earn your living?

Keeping children healthy at home is enough of a task for parents and guardians. Once good health habits take root, how can they be maintained for all the hours the kids are in school?

National Public Health Week 2013 has your pocketbook as well as your vital signs in mind.