Objectives: West Virginia (WV) is the only state entirely located in Appalachia, a large, mostly rural area in the eastern United States. WV has the highest adult obesity rate in the United States, as well as one of the highest physical inactivity rates. Obesity has been found to be significantly…
Objectives: The age-appropriate colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rate in the rural Appalachian area is low compared with the national rate, which may account for the overall higher incidence of CRC in this area. The purpose of this study was to explore potential barriers to CRC screening in the West Virginia…
The Southern Medical Association (SMA) is proud to announce the installation of David W. Avery, MD, as President for 2018-2019. Established in 1906, SMA is a multidisciplinary, interprofessional medical association committed to providing physicians with education and information in order to provide quality patient care and lead the discussion on…
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