Georgia’s preparedness for managing health emergencies is improving but still lags behind the national average, according to a newly released report.
The state scored a 6.8 on a 10-point scale for preparedness, in an index that shows the ability to protect Americans’ health from incidents such as newly emerging infectious diseases; an increase in resistance to antibiotics; terrorism; and extreme weather conditions.
The 2018 National Health Security Preparedness Index, released this week by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, found the nation’s overall preparedness had improved. The highest state, Maryland, received an 8.0 score. The national average was 7.1.
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