Alabama
This state has some of the highest heart disease rates in the US and some of the fewest dentists. But at least Alabama has one thing going for it. There was only one single case of measles confirmed last year.
And that’s after someone admitted to having the illness when they traveled there in the springtime. Unfortunately, the state ranked last in public health on the ranking system. But it scored better in healthcare access and quality.
And this state fits the profile of many other ones among the bottom 15. So what can be a possible explanation for this happening? Well, it’s in the South, primarily rural, and its population is rather poor. And sadly, low healthcare grades are nothing new for Alabama’s residents.
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Unbelievable,People that have worked all there lives and paid there b dues,When they retire they should not have to worry about paying alot for health care ,they should be given it for free not a crappy plan ,a top rated plan all states should have the same plans for seniors
The way the world is going today then American people don’t matter anymore
Tennessee should be number 9. Unless,less you live in a big city. If you live in a small town patient have to wait 6-8 month to get an appointment with a specialist. I moved from another state to Tenn. was shocked to find such poor treatment in the Knoxville area. UT the only decent hospital for miles.