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:

  • High per capita public health spending
  • A low percentage of children in poverty
  • A low total mortality rate and
  • A low rate of cardiovascular deaths.
  • Challenges:

    • Limited access to adequate prenatal care
    • Low immunization coverage (Alaska residents without health insurance, can compare health quotes free of charge on this site)
    • A low high school graduation rate and
    • A 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.

    The following online resource, put together by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, will arm you with the information that you'll need to know to make a more informed and confident decision about individual health insurance in Alaska.

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