Abstract
In Appalachia, like much of America, there are important health issues that have not always been appropriately predicted or dealt with when they occur. Lifestyle issues in Appalachia lead to obesity and heart disease, not surprisingly due to extensive use of sugary drinks. The current opioid crisis could have been better predicted given the trauma of mining and the past abuse of less-potent narcotics. A continuing major problem in the whole country is inadequate support for preventive health activities.
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https://doi.org/10.13023/jah.0102.09
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Frank AL. A legacy of disease. J Appalach Health 2019;1(2):80-5. DOI: https://doi.org/10.13023/jah.0102.09
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