Will the South ever rise....

[midcan5]

Why is the South so far behind the rest of the nation in health statistics?

1 Hawaii
2 Iowa
3 New Hampshire
3 Vermont
5 Maine
6 Rhode Island
7 Connecticut
8 Massachusetts
9 Wisconsin
10 South Dakota
11 Minnesota
12 Nebraska
13 North Dakota
14 Delaware
15 Pennsylvania
16 Michigan
17 Montana
17 Washington
19 Maryland
20 Kansas
21 Wyoming
22 Colorado
22 New York
24 Utah
24 Ohio
26 New Jersey
26 Alaska
26 Arizona
29 Virginia
30 Idaho
30 North Carolina
32 District Of Columbia
33 South Carolina
34 Oregon
35 New Mexico
36 Illinois
37 Missouri
38 Indiana
39 California
40 Tennessee
41 Alabama
42 Georgia
43 Florida
44 West Virginia
45 Kentucky
46 Louisiana
46 Nevada
48 Arkansas
49 Texas
50 Oklahoma
50 Mississippi

http://bwnt.businessweek.com/interactive_reports/state_health_performance/

http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/jun2007/tc20070611_418189.htm

 

[RetiredGySgt]

Why is the South so far behind the rest of the nation in health statistics?

1 Hawaii
2 Iowa
3 New Hampshire
3 Vermont
5 Maine
6 Rhode Island
7 Connecticut
8 Massachusetts
9 Wisconsin
10 South Dakota
11 Minnesota
12 Nebraska
13 North Dakota
14 Delaware
15 Pennsylvania
16 Michigan
17 Montana
17 Washington
19 Maryland
20 Kansas
21 Wyoming
22 Colorado
22 New York
24 Utah
24 Ohio
26 New Jersey
26 Alaska
26 Arizona
29 Virginia
30 Idaho
30 North Carolina
32 District Of Columbia
33 South Carolina
34 Oregon
35 New Mexico
36 Illinois
37 Missouri
38 Indiana
39 California
40 Tennessee
41 Alabama
42 Georgia
43 Florida
44 West Virginia
45 Kentucky
46 Louisiana
46 Nevada
48 Arkansas
49 Texas
50 Oklahoma
50 Mississippi

http://bwnt.businessweek.com/interactive_reports/state_health_performance/

http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/jun2007/tc20070611_418189.htm

I am in North Carolina it is 30, not to bad.

 

[Toro]

We love our deep fried food and lack of exercise!

 

[Mr.Conley]

We love our deep fried food and lack of exercise!

Seconded.

Besides, I wouldn't really call the existence the northern people scratch out in that inhospitable clime a "life".

 

[Gunny]

Why is the South so far behind the rest of the nation in health statistics?

1 Hawaii
2 Iowa
3 New Hampshire
3 Vermont
5 Maine
6 Rhode Island
7 Connecticut
8 Massachusetts
9 Wisconsin
10 South Dakota
11 Minnesota
12 Nebraska
13 North Dakota
14 Delaware
15 Pennsylvania
16 Michigan
17 Montana
17 Washington
19 Maryland
20 Kansas
21 Wyoming
22 Colorado
22 New York
24 Utah
24 Ohio
26 New Jersey
26 Alaska
26 Arizona
29 Virginia
30 Idaho
30 North Carolina
32 District Of Columbia
33 South Carolina
34 Oregon
35 New Mexico
36 Illinois
37 Missouri
38 Indiana
39 California
40 Tennessee
41 Alabama
42 Georgia
43 Florida
44 West Virginia
45 Kentucky
46 Louisiana
46 Nevada
48 Arkansas
49 Texas
50 Oklahoma
50 Mississippi

http://bwnt.businessweek.com/interactive_reports/state_health_performance/

http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/jun2007/tc20070611_418189.htm

Cuz y'all damn yankees know neither how to cook, nor eat.

 

[CharlestonChad]

Cause us southerners don't like to run in 100% humidity at 100*F in between our meals of fried chicken, mashed taters, fried okra, rolls, and sweet tea.

 

[maineman]

I. for one, think the southerners on here have nailed it!

 

[Annie]

I think the Southerners have called it, I agree beyond the food. I'd rather die happy at 70 than miserable at 78.

 

[maineman]

I think the Southerners have called it, I agree beyond the food. I'd rather die happy at 70 than miserable at 78.

which is why my wife and I are headed south as quickly as possible!

 

[Kagom]

Why am I not surprised to see Mississippi dead last?

 

[glockmail]

which is why my wife and I are headed south as quickly as possible!

Sorry asshole, you ain't welcome.

 

[jillian]

Why is the South so far behind the rest of the nation in health statistics?

1 Hawaii
2 Iowa
3 New Hampshire
3 Vermont
5 Maine
6 Rhode Island
7 Connecticut
8 Massachusetts
9 Wisconsin
10 South Dakota
11 Minnesota
12 Nebraska
13 North Dakota
14 Delaware
15 Pennsylvania
16 Michigan
17 Montana
17 Washington
19 Maryland
20 Kansas
21 Wyoming
22 Colorado
22 New York
24 Utah
24 Ohio
26 New Jersey
26 Alaska
26 Arizona
29 Virginia
30 Idaho
30 North Carolina
32 District Of Columbia
33 South Carolina
34 Oregon
35 New Mexico
36 Illinois
37 Missouri
38 Indiana
39 California
40 Tennessee
41 Alabama
42 Georgia
43 Florida
44 West Virginia
45 Kentucky
46 Louisiana
46 Nevada
48 Arkansas
49 Texas
50 Oklahoma
50 Mississippi

http://bwnt.businessweek.com/interactive_reports/state_health_performance/

http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/jun2007/tc20070611_418189.htm

You know, I like the way this thread is going, except that we NY'ers absolutely know how to eat, if not cook! We know all the best places to make reservations.

Seriously, though, poor health seems to correlate to poverty since the eight of the ten poorest states are in the bottom ten in health:

Median Income
New Mexico $40,629
Montana $40,627
Tennessee $40,315
Kentucky $39,372
Louisiana $39,337
Alabama $38,783
Oklahoma $38,770
Arkansas $36,599
West Virginia $35,059
Mississippi $34,473

http://money.cnn.com/2007/08/28/real_estate/wealthiest_states/index.htm

Montana and New Mexico probably have lifestyles that somewhat mitigate the effects of poverty, which keeps them out of the bottom ten health-wise.

 

[RetiredGySgt]

You know, I like the way this thread is going, except that we NY'ers absolutely know how to eat, if not cook! We know all the best places to make reservations.

Seriously, though, poor health seems to correlate to poverty since the eight of the ten poorest states are in the bottom ten in health:

Median Income
New Mexico $40,629
Montana $40,627
Tennessee $40,315
Kentucky $39,372
Louisiana $39,337
Alabama $38,783
Oklahoma $38,770
Arkansas $36,599
West Virginia $35,059
Mississippi $34,473

http://money.cnn.com/2007/08/28/real_estate/wealthiest_states/index.htm

Montana and New Mexico probably have lifestyles that somewhat mitigate the effects of poverty, which keeps them out of the bottom ten health-wise.

So explain Texas and Montana?

 

[jillian]

So explain Texas and Montana?

You did notice that I said "seems to correlate". I already mentioned Montana as I suspect (note: suspect, no claim to knowing for certain) it's better health has to do with an "outdoorsy" lifestyle.

Texas? One word... BBQ. )

 

[Shogun]

texas? BBQ? pppfhaaaahh!


no, ma'am... Memphis, TN and KANSAS CITY MISSOURI.

 

[glockmail]

What do these Southern words mean?

toboggan
staub
shit-fire
coke

 

[SpidermanTuba]

Why is the South so far behind the rest of the nation in health statistics?

1 Hawaii
2 Iowa
3 New Hampshire
3 Vermont
5 Maine
6 Rhode Island
7 Connecticut
8 Massachusetts
9 Wisconsin
10 South Dakota
11 Minnesota
12 Nebraska
13 North Dakota
14 Delaware
15 Pennsylvania
16 Michigan
17 Montana
17 Washington
19 Maryland
20 Kansas
21 Wyoming
22 Colorado
22 New York
24 Utah
24 Ohio
26 New Jersey
26 Alaska
26 Arizona
29 Virginia
30 Idaho
30 North Carolina
32 District Of Columbia
33 South Carolina
34 Oregon
35 New Mexico
36 Illinois
37 Missouri
38 Indiana
39 California
40 Tennessee
41 Alabama
42 Georgia
43 Florida
44 West Virginia
45 Kentucky
46 Louisiana
46 Nevada
48 Arkansas
49 Texas
50 Oklahoma
50 Mississippi

http://bwnt.businessweek.com/interactive_reports/state_health_performance/

http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/jun2007/tc20070611_418189.htm

Because the south is poorer.


Duh.

 

[AllieBaba]

We have a winner.

 

[Paulie]

Cuz y'all damn yankees know neither how to cook, nor eat.

I challenge you to show me a more greasy, artery clogging, taste bud igniting epidomy of deliciousness then the Philly Cheesesteak.

 

[bennylava]

I think it is because the south is poorer. More poor people are inclined to live in southern states because the utilities are cheaper. There are people in Louisiana who will die if it freezes and they stay in their homes because they aren't able to keep the cold out and don't have heaters. Seriously.
If it gets below 32 there, they have a complete state of panic.

I also think a lot more retired people tend to move south so they can be in a warm climate and not pay for heat.

The other thing is, it's a cycle. You get lots of poor people in a state, their taxes aren't going to amount to as much, and there's not as much money to spend on public health and other programs that prevent disease or educate people about wellness.

I don't know if those stats include illegal aliens, but I'd be willing to be a lot of illegal aliens are exactly going to be able to afford to go to the doctor, or they might just be afraid to go. (But then how did they get the statistics?)