{"id":152151,"date":"2026-02-05T14:12:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T14:12:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/152151\/"},"modified":"2026-02-05T14:12:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T14:12:12","slug":"texas-womens-health-crisis-revealed-in-new-study","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/152151\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Women\u2019s Health Crisis Revealed in New Study"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Living healthy is a goal for many <a href=\"https:\/\/thebullamarillo.com\/tags\/texas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Texans<\/a>. However, things do not always work out the way we hope. More than 169 million women live in the U.S., making women\u2019s health a critical issue nationwide.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Texas Women\u2019s Health Rankings Revealed<\/p>\n<p>Many women avoid going to the doctor because of the cost of care. When it comes to health and healthcare, it\u00a0does make a difference where you live; your environment has a lot to do with your <a href=\"https:\/\/thebullamarillo.com\/tags\/health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">health<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>How SmileHub Measured Women\u2019s Health Across All 50 States<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/smilehub.org\/blog\/best-states-for-womens-health\/199\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">SmileHub <\/a>recently conducted a nationwide study on women\u2019s health. The study looked at all 50 states and compared different metrics like life expectancy, mental health, physical activity, and the cost of care.<\/p>\n<p>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/thebullamarillo.com\/wtamu-nursing-continuing-education\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">WTAMU Now Offers ANCC-Accredited Nursing CE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>When they looked at Texas, they found the Lone Star State ranks as one of the worst in the country for women\u2019s health. Out of the 50 states, Texas landed at 47.<\/p>\n<p>Key Women\u2019s Health Metrics Where Texas Falls BehindWomen\u2019s Life Expectancy at Birth &#8211; 31stShare of Physically Active Women &#8211; 44thDepression Rate for Women &#8211; 16thAffordability of a Doctor\u2019s Visit &#8211; 50thShare of Women with Good or Better Health &#8211; 44thTexas Women Rank Last for Affording a Doctor\u2019s Visit<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s shocking is that Texas came in last when it comes to affording a doctor\u2019s visit. That&#8217;s just the visit. That doesn&#8217;t include all the extras like lab work or medications.<\/p>\n<p>Read More:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/thebullamarillo.com\/texas-worst-dental-health-report\/?utm_source=tsmclip&amp;utm_medium=referral\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Texas Dental Health Report Reveals Shocking Stats<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Why Healthcare Costs Keep Texas Women From Seeing Doctors<\/p>\n<p>This shows that our state\u2019s health insurance system needs an overhaul. And it\u2019s not just Texas. Healthcare across the country needs work. Women are putting their health at risk because they are unable to afford proper healthcare.\u00a0Even with insurance, healthcare can still be too expensive for many.<\/p>\n<p>List of the Most Common Health Issues in Texas<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s look at the most common health issues that people in Texas face:<\/p>\n<p class=\"photogallery-credit\">Gallery Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/knue.com\/author\/billyjenkins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Billy Jenkins<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Healthy Foods That People Seem to Hate<\/p>\n<p>Here is a look at some healthy food options that lots of people seem to not like very much.<\/p>\n<p class=\"photogallery-credit\">Gallery Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/knue.com\/author\/billyjenkins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Billy Jenkins<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2025 Texas Unhealthiest Cities<\/p>\n<p>Here is a look at the unhealthiest cities in the Lone Star State<\/p>\n<p class=\"photogallery-credit\">Gallery Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/knue.com\/author\/billyjenkins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Billy Jenkins<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Living healthy is a goal for many Texans. 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