How Healthy is Maryland? Answer May Be Surprising
Who wins—Maryland or Virginia? A new study has the answer.
Maryland has risen in U.S. state health rankings, according to data recently released by the United Health Foundation. Coming in as the United States' 19th healthiest state in 2012, Maryland beat out neighboring states of Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania and West Virgina in terms of healthier residents. In 2011, Maryland came in at No. 24. According to the announcement: This year’s report finds that, similar to every other state, Maryland has its share of strengths and challenges. Maryland’s Strengths: Maryland’s Challenges: Vermont was listed as the healthiest state for the sixth straight year, while Mississippi and Louisiana tied for last. Read more about the rankings here. What do you think of Maryland's placement? Should it be higher …
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Jeff Hawkins
9:48 am on Friday, December 14, 2012
Maryland does have many options concerning health services, more I believe than some states. Our relatively small size geographically may be a benefit.....one is never too far from a Doctor or Hospital. I rarely see anyone "smoking" anymore and that's a good thing (ex-smoker myself). Of course the financial well being of most Maryland citizen's is a reason also. The infant mortality rate is … more ›