KRHA
The acronym “KRHA” stands for what?
Kentucky Rural Health Association
In 2020, what did Kentucky rank for cardiovascular disease among other US states? (1 being the healthiest, and 50 being the least healthy.)
48th
How much higher is the rate of heart disease morality for Appalachia Kentucky?
32%
How many officers are on the KRHA executive board for 2025-2026?
14
In 2020, what did Kentucky rank for obesity among other US states? (1 being the healthiest, and 50 being the least healthy.)
45th
What percentage of patients believe their physician spends an appropriate amount of time with them in rural Kentucky?
77%
What is the primary goal of KRHA?
To improve the health of rural Kentuckians.
In 2020, what did Kentucky rank for high cholesterol among other US states? (1 being the healthiest, and 50 being the least healthy.)
49th
How much higher is the rate of cancer mortality in Appalachia Kentucky?
18%
What year was KRHA founded?
1999
In 2020, what did Kentucky rank for depression among other US states? (1 being the healthiest, and 50 being the least healthy.)
49th
What percentage of Kentucky’s physicians practice in urban Kentucky?
74.8% (Meaning only 25.2% of physicians practice in rural areas.)
Who was the first KRHA elected president?
Mr. Robert (Bob) Brooks
In 2020, what did Kentucky rank for fruit and vegetable consumption among other US states? (1 being the most consumed, and 50 being the least consumed.)
50th
How many Kentucky physicians are practicing in Appalachian counties?
16.2%