Some of the worst rankings for Alabama were in obesity and people who got the COVID-19 vaccine.
Dr. Karen Landers with the Alabama Department of Public Health said technology changed the way doctors and patients received medical care.
“Having a technology that allows face-to-face interaction without having to go to an office, people may be more inclined to use telemedicine because they can get that access without having to get ready to go to the doctor, and they may be more likely to address the problem earlier,” Dr. Landers said.
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