Roanoke Times, 2-18-10, Pg 11: Roanoke rated unhealthiest in region
A report on localities looked at resources and life expectancy in a first-of-its-kind ranking. Roanoke is surrounded by localities that are significantly healthier.
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Yet another interesting study of statistical analysis. The most cogent quote in the article is by Dr Jody Hershey, health director of the New River Health District who cautioned that the rankings, while helpful, are just a snapshot of a very complex situation. He said health outcomes are based on combinations of environmental, genetic, behavioral, economic, educational and access to care.
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The following link highlights a number of “news” articles that have been Promoting Faulty Cause And Effect Data:
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2010/02/promoting-faulty-cause-and-effect-data.html
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The attached graphic shows some of the data in this RT article plotted as Health Outcomes as a function of distance from the Roanoke Times.
One might conclude, based on this graph, that living close to the Roanoke Times is very bad for your health.
The attached graphic shows some of the data in this RT article plotted as Health Outcomes as a function of distance from the Roanoke Times.
One might conclude, based on this graph, that living close to the Roanoke Times is very bad for your health.
People are dying! Looks like a study is warranted and soon!
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