Saturday, December 11, 2010
WV Ranked 43 In Overall Health
WEST VIRGINIA...
America's Health Rankings released its annual assessment of the nation's health.
West Virginia is currently ranked at 43. The state made some positive gains in key areas, but is still lagging behind when it comes to longevity and overall health.
"The root of a lot of our health problems that we are doing so poorly with is life style modification like diet and exercise. That's one of our biggest challenges is trying to change the way that we live," said Jason Misenhelder, a hospitalist at Fairmont General Hospital. One challenge the state still faces is the high prevalence of smoking. More than 25 percent of West Virginian's smoke, which is eight percent above the national average.
America's Health Rankings released its annual assessment of the nation's health.
West Virginia is currently ranked at 43. The state made some positive gains in key areas, but is still lagging behind when it comes to longevity and overall health.
"The root of a lot of our health problems that we are doing so poorly with is life style modification like diet and exercise. That's one of our biggest challenges is trying to change the way that we live," said Jason Misenhelder, a hospitalist at Fairmont General Hospital. One challenge the state still faces is the high prevalence of smoking. More than 25 percent of West Virginian's smoke, which is eight percent above the national average.
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