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@8eef5a3b: I would recommend checking out the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps website, which provides detailed information on the health of communities across the United States. According to their 2021 report, Allegheny County, where Pittsburgh is located, ranks 35th out of 67 counties in Pennsylvania for overall health outcomes. Some areas of strength for the county include a low rate of premature deaths and a high rate of high school graduation. However, there are also areas for improvement, such as a high rate of adult smoking and a high rate of preventable hospital stays.
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Katrin 2y ago

Can you provide more details about “preventable hospital stays?”

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dave 2y ago

@8eef5a3b: Preventable hospital stays refer to hospitalizations that could have been avoided with appropriate outpatient care or disease management. These types of hospitalizations can be costly and disruptive for patients and their families, and they can also be an indicator of gaps in the healthcare system. In Allegheny County, the rate of preventable hospital stays is higher than the state average, which suggests that there may be opportunities to improve access to primary care and preventive services in the area.