States
were graded on how their hospitals did in four categories- Coronary artery
bypass graft, heart, pneumonia and sepsis.
The best were better than average in all four.
Best: Arizona, California, Illinois, Ohio
Worst: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Nevada, Oklahoma,
Washington DC, West Virginia
“People come to us
(hospitals) far sicker if they’re from a low-income area.” Foster says. “They might have multiple complications (that
have not been adequately treated). They might
struggle to find healthy food. They might
find it hard to find a safe place to exercise.
All are important components of goo health outcomes.”
Nancy Foster, Vice President of
quality and patent safety policy for the American Hospital Association.
It is always interesting to note that
no matter the situation, the onus always reverts back to us and the choices we
make. In this study, it is obvious that
the worst results come from Hospitals in the poorest states with the worse
overall health habits.
It
is no crime to be poor but the inability or refusal to comply with physician
instructions will leave this population with fewer options regarding their
health.
Dr. David Marcon
Marcon Chiropractic & Wellness Center
8136 Beechmont Avenue
Cincinnati Ohio 45255
513-474-1111
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