Document D Source: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, "Commission to Build a Healthier America," Issue Brief 6: Education and Health, September 2009. Note: The examples listed below are part of a larger study that looked at how education influences people's health. The findings are averages based on the level of education completed. They do not mean that all people with high levels or low levels of education experience these outcomes. Education and Quality of Life Higher educational attainment Lower educational attainment is associated with... is associated with... Longer life expectancy Jobs with greater risk of injury Healthier eating habits Jobs without paid sick leave Engaging in regular physical activity Lack of healthy eating habits Less smoking and alcohol consumption Children who are more likely to be sick Living in safer neighborhoods Reduced job opportunities Better problem-solving skills More control over what happens in your life Document Analysis 1. What two categories of educational attainment are shown in the document? 2. What could explain why a person with a college degree is likely to live longer than a person with only a high school diploma