BigOxley Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 Ohio ranks 35th in the U.S. for Health Despite the presence of world-renowned healthcare facilities in Ohio, the state ranks 35th in the United States in the latest edition of "America's Health Rankings", which is compiled by the non-profit United Health Foundation. UHF notes that some of Ohio's strengths in terms of health include high immunization coverage, low occupational fatalities rate, and low geographic disparity within the state. However, these positives are overshadowed by the challenges facing the state, including a high prevalence of smoking, high levels of air pollution, and a high rate of preventable hospitalizations. 25.1 percent of Ohio's adult population smokes, which means there are more than 2.2 million adult smokers in the state. In the smoking category, Ohio ranked 43rd, the state's worst ranking of all categories considered. Obesity, which is a problem facing much of the nation, is also a particular problem in Ohio where 42.5 percent of non-Hispanic blacks are obese. 33.1 percent of Hispanics in Ohio are obese, and 28.7 percent of non-Hispanic whites were found to be obese. Sedentary lifestyle was also found to be more prevalent among non-Hispanic blacks (35%), than Hispanics at 27.6 percent and non-Hispanic whites at 25.3 percent. Another issue facing Ohio is the rate of uninsured population increased from 10.7 percent to 13.7 percent (2011). During the past five years, the rate of preventable hospitalizations decreased from 88.0 to 78.5 per 1,000 Medicare enrollees, however, this figure remains high compared to other states. In the report, Vermont took home the top ranking thanks low incidence of infection diseases, low prevalence of low birthweight, a low rate of uninsured population, and a high rate of high school graduation. The state also had one of the lowest rates of sedentary lifestyle in the U.S. Louisiana and Mississippi tied for 49th place. Some of the challenges facing Louisiana include high prevalance of sedentary lifestyle, obesity and diabetes, as well as a high percentage of children in poverty, a high infant mortality rate, high prevalence of low birthweight, and a high rate of preventable hospitalizations. The high school graduation is also just 67.3 percent, and 20.3 percent of the population is uninsured. Mississippi faces similar challenges to that of Louisiana with high prevalences of sedentary lifestyle, obesity, and diabetes. Mississippi also has a high infant mortality rate, high prevalence of low birthweight, high prevalence of smoking, and high rate of cardiovascular death. Mississippi also ranks dead last in the U.S. for sedentary lifestyle, and just 62 percent of ninth graders graduate within four years. For the full list of rankings, visit americashealthrankings.org. cliffs: you disgust me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 Ohio just likes to party Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mensan Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 My names Rod, and I like to party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff1647545513 Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 My name is Jason, and I, like to party Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 'merica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigOxley Posted December 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 'merica fuck yeah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mensan Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 My name is Jason, and I, like to party I already said I like to party. Pick something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 If I smoke 3 packs of cigarettes a day how much semen would a woman have to ingest to be at risk for throat cancer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff1647545513 Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 I already said I like to party. Pick something else. My name is Jason, and I'm the stunt man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Gump 9 Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 It's fucking Ohio, we don't need to impress anybody. No beach here why do I need to look good for? Also being fat help with traction on my race car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewhop Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 Brb gonna go smoke a cig and eat a donut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeesammy Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 Not to be that guy but one statistic (in my eyes) is off. The obesity definition is kind of broad. I'm 6'6" 260-265 and im considered overly obese. I have been in that "realm" my whole life. I don't consider myself anywhere near obese. Now, if they came to that number by dong a body fat percentage test, then I could agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigOxley Posted December 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Not to be that guy but one statistic (in my eyes) is off. The obesity definition is kind of broad. I'm 6'6" 260-265 and im considered overly obese. I have been in that "realm" my whole life. I don't consider myself anywhere near obese. Now, if they came to that number by dong a body fat percentage test, then I could agree. do you look like this? http://usc.rivals.com/IMAGES/Player/photo/GERALD_WASHINGTON_SHIRTLESS(200).JPG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeesammy Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 do you look like this? http://usc.rivals.com/IMAGES/Player/photo/GERALD_WASHINGTON_SHIRTLESS(200).JPG Gerald Washington is involved with this how? Oh...wait, forgot, he must do crossfit...that's how he got like that..I forgot I had to be as cut as a collegiate/professional athlete to NOT be considered obese.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 According to most charts, I should weigh 150lbs. My Dad got down to that one time, and he looked absolutely ill. People asked him if he had cancer. I can't imagine 6'6 260 being overly obese. Many family members are 6'0" 220-230, and don't look fat at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeesammy Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 According to most charts, I should weigh 150lbs. My Dad got down to that one time, and he looked absolutely ill. People asked him if he had cancer. I can't imagine 6'6 260 being overly obese. Many family members are 6'0" 220-230, and don't look fat at all. I'm at least obese by most physicians scales. My BMI is 30.6, I'm right at 265 and 6'6". According to the chart i just referenced I'm obese.. I know at least one physician I've seen has used the words "overly obese." Funny how when he said that I was still headed to state in track :lolguy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubar231 Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Anybody else read this as "Stop smoking fatties" without the comma, and think of something totally different? :lolguy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeesammy Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Anybody else read this as "Stop smoking fatties" without the comma, and think of something totally different? :lolguy: Someone just went full stoner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigOxley Posted December 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Gerald Washington is involved with this how? Oh...wait, forgot, he must do crossfit...that's how he got like that..I forgot I had to be as cut as a collegiate/professional athlete to NOT be considered obese.. No, I just think he's a beefcake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Gump 9 Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 If you stand up and can't see your toes, start walking. Beside that enjoy life. Why the fuck are people so obsess with being fit? If I want to stay skinny and fit I'll move to Africa where I'm constantly hungry and have to "work" for my meal. I'm in fucking America where the chicken cleans itself, hops into the pot, cooks, and jumps on the plate. All I have to do is eat the damn chicken. Of course I'm going to be fluffy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Smoking a cigarette right now, drinking a beer and giving zero fucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigOxley Posted December 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Why the fuck are people so obsess with being fit? I am disappoint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeesammy Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 I am disappoint. I am disappoint you have time to type I hope you are doing some form of fitness regiment while typing to avoid any potential risk for being considered "obese" :gabe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 I'm doing 12 oz curls if that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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