Healthy State
This Pacific Northwest state has strong physical activity levels that contribute to its low obesity rate and is home to the Space Needle
Washington
This state, home to Phoenix, has a shortage of mental health providers and a high suicide rate
Arizona
This respiratory condition is a major public health concern in Colorado, often worsened by high altitude and air pollution
This Pennsylvania city is home to the headquarters of Crayola, the famous art supply company
Easton, PA
African American communities in this state face some of the highest maternal mortality rates in the nation, sparking urgent public health reforms (Hint. A state in our class)
Georgia
Home to the first-in-the-nation health care system in many categories, this New England state reports some of the lowest obesity prevalence
Massachusetts
This large Southern state has one of the highest percentages of uninsured residents and did not expand Medicaid
Texas
This Maryland law, passed in 2017, legalized the use of this drug for medical purposes, impacting public health policies
Medical Marijuana
Known as the "Keystone State," Pennsylvania was the _____ state to join the Union
2nd
This Midwestern state has one of the largest Somali immigrant populations, prompting culturally tailored health outreach (Hint. Not in class)
Minnesota
This Pacific state leads the nation in life expectancy
Hawaii
With the highest violent crime rate and high rates of alcohol misuse, this northern state tops the U.S. charts
Alaska
Maine experiences high rates of this mental health issue, especially during winter months due to reduced daylight
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
This powerful synthetic opioid, much stronger than heroin, has contributed significantly to overdose deaths on Kensington Avenue, PA
Fentanyl
With about 21% Hispanic, 54% White (non-Hispanic), 10% Asian, and 15% Black populations, this eastern state is one of the most ethnically diverse in the U.S. (Hint. A state in our class)
New Jersey
With strong mental health services availability, this state is known for the Twin Cities (Hint. Not in class)
Minnesota
Known for consistently placing at the bottom of national health rankings, this state is often considered the least healthy in the country (Hint. Not in class)
Louisiana
Chicago has invested heavily in new behavioral health centers to address this issue, sometimes referred to as a “silent epidemic”
Mental Health
Along with addiction treatment, public health efforts on Kensington Avenue focus on combating this infectious disease, often spread through shared needles
HIV/AIDS (or Hepatitis C)
Hawaii’s diverse population highlights disparities in certain diseases, particularly higher rates of this cancer among Native Hawaiians
Breast Cancer (or Colorectal Cancer)
One of the healthiest Southern states, it boasts high healthcare access and the Research Triangle
North Carolina
Despite being a major tourist destination, this southeastern state has high obesity rates, especially in rural areas
South Carolina
Montana has higher than average rates of this behavioral health concern, particularly among Native American populations
Suicide
Kensington Avenue has been a focal point for efforts to provide this harm reduction service, distributing clean needles to prevent disease
Needle Exchange or Syringe Service Programs
The Tuskegee Syphilis Study initially involved this number of African American men who were misled about their diagnosis
600 (399 Black men with syphilis and 201 uninfected Black men, and only 74 were alive when the study was terminated)