Changing A State's Mind About Health
West Virginia often ends up at the bottom of national health reports — the rates of obesity and diabetes, conditions that can lead to cardiac and k...
West Virginia often ends up at the bottom of national health reports — the rates of obesity and diabetes, conditions that can lead to cardiac and kidney disease. The region's legacy of active, manual mining work has given way to a more sedentary lifestyle that relies on processed food to feed families quickly and cheaply. More than a decade ago, Huntington, West Virginia made headlines as the 'fattest city in the nation.' That spotlight led to some changes with doctors and dieticians focusing more on health and nutrition.