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New York State as #3 for health care in the U.S.

 

The ranking of New York State as #3 for health care in the U.S. News & World Report's "Best States" rankings for 2021 reflects a combination of factors related to access to care, quality of care, and public health.

1. Access to care: This indicator looks at factors like the percentage of adults with health insurance, the availability of primary care providers and mental health professionals, and the affordability of health care. New York State ranked #4 for access to care, indicating that many residents have health insurance and can access necessary medical services.

2. Quality of care: This indicator considers factors like the quality of hospitals, nursing homes, and home health care providers, as well as the effectiveness of public health interventions like vaccination rates and cancer screenings. New York State ranked #5 for quality of care, suggesting that residents receive high-quality medical treatment and preventive care.

3. Public health: This indicator looks at factors like the prevalence of smoking, obesity, and other health risk factors, as well as the overall health of the population and the effectiveness of public health policies and programs. New York State ranked #11 for public health, indicating that there is still room for improvement in this area.

The high ranking for health care in New York State suggests that residents generally have access to high-quality medical care and preventive services.

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The evolutionary marvel of the anus.

 

 

 For more, Katherine J. Wu's article," “The Body’s Most Embarrassing Organ Is An Evolutionary Marvel”, click here.