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When it comes to your health, where you live matters

  • Written by Jessica Young, Assistant Professor, American University
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According to a recent report, Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and West Virginia have the worst health in the U.S. These states have higher rates of premature deaths, chronic diseases and poor health behaviors year after year.

Why are people in some places in the U.S. consistently...

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