HOUSTON – A new survey is shedding some uncomfortable light on children’s health care in Texas.
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Researchers at WalletHub looked at all 50 states to find which states have the most cost-effective, highest-quality health care for children. They looked at data ranging from the share of children in excellent or very good health, to pediatricians and family doctors per capita.
The results led WalletHub to rank Texas the second worst state for Children’s Health Care.
The Lone Star State was cited among having the least amount of pediatricians and family doctors per capita, among the lowest in dental and overall health, one of the highest rates of children with obesity and the highest number of unaffordable medical bills.
“The quality of children’s health care should be one of the most important considerations for parents when deciding where to live,” Chip Lupo, WalletHub Analyst said in a written statement. “Having access to quality pediatric and dental care, nutritious food and good spaces for recreation from a young age can give children a much better chance of growing up healthy and forming good habits that will last into their adult life.”
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Mississippi outranked Texas in WalletHub’s report for the worst state for children’s health care, while Massachusetts was ranked the very best.
For a full look at the results and how other states compared, click here.