Massachusetts ranks highest, Mississippi ranks lowest in US women's health disparities, according to a new Commonwealth Fund report.

Women's health faces growing disparities across US states, with Massachusetts ranking highest and Mississippi ranking lowest, according to a new report. The Commonwealth Fund's inaugural state-by-state analysis on women's health assessed 32 specific metrics, including health care quality, outcomes, and access for women in the US. Data sources included the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The report found that states in the Northeast scored highest, with Massachusetts topping the list as the best-performing health system for women overall. Southern states predominantly ranked the lowest, highlighting significant disparities in women's health care across the country.

July 17, 2024
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