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Alaska Health
Health Rankings of the state of Alaska -
measuring the general healthiness of Alaska residents based
on research study performed by the United Health Foundation.
2005
Ranking:
Alabama ranked 30th; (24th in
2004).
Strengths:
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High
per capita public health spending
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A
low percentage of children in poverty
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low total mortality rate and
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A
low rate of cardiovascular deaths.
Challenges:
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Limited
access to adequate prenatal care
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Low
immunization coverage (Alaska
residents without health insurance, can compare
health quotes free of charge on this site)
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low high school graduation rate and
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high prevalence of smoking
Alaska Health Department Web Site:
http://health.hss.state.ak.us/
The
Georgetown University Health Policy Institute has
developed a
comprehensive consumer guide for Alaska health insurance,
which will serve as a useful resource for you in finding
out more about health insurance laws and regulations for
the state of Arkansas including a chapter specifically
geared towards individual health insurance.
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