West Least Healthy Area Highlighted in Survey
A Chicago based survey identifies the West region as the least healthy area. The report notes socioeconomic factors and regional health indicators affecting rural Midwest communities.
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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1972
Page
7
A Chicago based survey identifies the West region as the least healthy area. The report notes socioeconomic factors and regional health indicators affecting rural Midwest communities.
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