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Georgia’s Health Decline Revealed | Macon News
Georgia’s health ranking just plummeted to 38th in the nation, exposing deep-rooted problems in access to care and public health. Clinical care ranked a dismal 46th, with 16% of adults skipping doctors due to cost and nearly 20% reporting non-medical drug use. Chlamydia rates also soared to 46th, while excessive drinking remains surprisingly low—Georgia ranks 5th in that category. Despite some bright spots like strong internet access and lower e-cigarette use, the state’s physical distress has jumped 42% since 2020, fueled by uninsured rates, low birth weights, and risky HIV behaviors. The…
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