11 States that have Highest Rates of Surgical Procedures in America

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6. Missouri

All Surgical Discharges per 1,000 Medicare Enrollees 88

Missouri is the sixth state on our list 11 States that have Highest Rates of Surgical Procedures. The state ranks relatively low on America Health Ranking, occupying 36th place with a high rate of smoking and physical inactivity. Lack of physical activity and cigarettes might be the reason why the state has one of the greatest rates of cancer, cardiovascular and premature deaths. At the same time, HealthGrove claims that depression, arthritis, and COPD are the most common illnesses in Missouri.

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