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The Appalachian Learning Initiative (APPLI, like “apply”) is a Morgantown, WV-based 501(c)(3) non-profit that conducts research on, reports data about, and advocates for issues impacting adults living in the Appalachian Region. https://linktr.ee/APPLIOrg

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We're taking a short break.

On Thursday, January 29th, 2026, the family home of APPLI's Founder and Executive Director, Marcus J. Hopkins, was destroyed in a catastrophic fire, displacing his parents and grandmother.

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04.02.2026 19:01 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
A stylized illustration of layered Appalachian mountains fading into the distance, rendered in shades of blue with a pale yellow-cream sky. The text promotes reading, stating: "This winter, let a book spark in you a fire," from the Appalachian Learning Initiative (APPLI).

A stylized illustration of layered Appalachian mountains fading into the distance, rendered in shades of blue with a pale yellow-cream sky. The text promotes reading, stating: "This winter, let a book spark in you a fire," from the Appalachian Learning Initiative (APPLI).

APPLI's #BookRecommendations are back!

This #Winter, we want to spark the fires of curiosity, learning, & action in our readers.

This season, #APPLIOrg is examining how populations can be controlled and manipulated by both corporations and governments:

www.appli.org/appli-reading-lists

#BookSky

02.02.2026 17:01 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
A simple donation request graphic from APPLI on a cream background. The text asks for support for research, reporting, and advocacy in Appalachia, listing the donation link: https://www.appli.org/donate. The bottom features stylized horizontal bars in rainbow colors (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple).

A simple donation request graphic from APPLI on a cream background. The text asks for support for research, reporting, and advocacy in Appalachia, listing the donation link: https://www.appli.org/donate. The bottom features stylized horizontal bars in rainbow colors (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple).

#APPLIOrg operates entirely off of private #Donations. That makes your support more critical than ever, and any dollar amount helps.

Please consider supporting our continued #Research, #Reporting, & #Advocacy efforts in #Appalachia by making a #TaxDeductible donation:

https://www.appli.org/donate

30.01.2026 17:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Infographic showing housing costs in Alabama's Appalachian counties compared to the national average. 56% of households spend more than $200 per month on electricity, compared to 33.3% nationally. 25.4% of residents rent their homes, compared to 35.2% nationally. 9% of residents spend more than 50% of their annual income on housing, compared to 13.9% nationally. Data from the American Community Survey (2024) and Greenlink Analytics (2025).

Infographic showing housing costs in Alabama's Appalachian counties compared to the national average. 56% of households spend more than $200 per month on electricity, compared to 33.3% nationally. 25.4% of residents rent their homes, compared to 35.2% nationally. 9% of residents spend more than 50% of their annual income on housing, compared to 13.9% nationally. Data from the American Community Survey (2024) and Greenlink Analytics (2025).

Map of Alabama highlighting counties where a significant proportion of residents face a severe housing burden, spending 50% or more of their annual income on housing costs. These counties are highlighted in darker shades, indicating a higher percentage of residents affected by this issue. The map visually represents the disparity in housing affordability across the region, with some counties experiencing significantly higher levels of housing cost burden than others.. Data from ACS, 2024.

Map of Alabama highlighting counties where a significant proportion of residents face a severe housing burden, spending 50% or more of their annual income on housing costs. These counties are highlighted in darker shades, indicating a higher percentage of residents affected by this issue. The map visually represents the disparity in housing affordability across the region, with some counties experiencing significantly higher levels of housing cost burden than others.. Data from ACS, 2024.

#DidYouKnow?

🏠 More than 1 out of every 4 residents (25.4%) #Rent their homes, and nearly 1 out of every 11 (9%) spends more than 50% of their annual income on rent or #Mortgage payments.

Learn more:

www.appli.org/alabama

Check out our #DataPartner, Greenlink Analytics

29.01.2026 19:05 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Infographic showing housing costs in Alabama's Appalachian counties compared to the national average. 56% of households spend more than $200 per month on electricity, compared to 33.3% nationally. 25.4% of residents rent their homes, compared to 35.2% nationally. 9% of residents spend more than 50% of their annual income on housing, compared to 13.9% nationally. Data from the American Community Survey (2024) and Greenlink Analytics (2025).

Infographic showing housing costs in Alabama's Appalachian counties compared to the national average. 56% of households spend more than $200 per month on electricity, compared to 33.3% nationally. 25.4% of residents rent their homes, compared to 35.2% nationally. 9% of residents spend more than 50% of their annual income on housing, compared to 13.9% nationally. Data from the American Community Survey (2024) and Greenlink Analytics (2025).

Map of Alabama highlighting counties where a significant proportion of residents face a severe housing burden, spending 50% or more of their annual income on housing costs. These counties are highlighted in darker shades, indicating a higher percentage of residents affected by this issue. The map visually represents the disparity in housing affordability across the region, with some counties experiencing significantly higher levels of housing cost burden than others.. Data from ACS, 2024.

Map of Alabama highlighting counties where a significant proportion of residents face a severe housing burden, spending 50% or more of their annual income on housing costs. These counties are highlighted in darker shades, indicating a higher percentage of residents affected by this issue. The map visually represents the disparity in housing affordability across the region, with some counties experiencing significantly higher levels of housing cost burden than others.. Data from ACS, 2024.

#DidYouKnow?

💡 More than half of households (56%) in #Alabama spend more than $200 per month on electricity costs, compared to the national average of 33.3%.

Learn more on our website:

www.appli.org/alabama

Check out our #DataPartner, Greenlink Analytics, who provides our #Data on #EnergyBurden

29.01.2026 19:00 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A square social media graphic with a blurred close-up photo of a red, blotchy skin rash as the background. Bold white text in the center reads: "When Measles Came Back to Appalachia." The Appalachian Learning Initiative (APPLI) bridge logo is centered at the bottom.

A square social media graphic with a blurred close-up photo of a red, blotchy skin rash as the background. Bold white text in the center reads: "When Measles Came Back to Appalachia." The Appalachian Learning Initiative (APPLI) bridge logo is centered at the bottom.

Appalachia, deciding that Texas had gotten enough attention, stepped up to seize defeat from the jaws of decades-long victory, with #SouthCarolina seeing 311 cases in 2025, and 481 in JUST the first month of 2026.

Read more:

https://www.appli.org/post/when-measles-came-back-to-appalachia

29.01.2026 18:01 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Promotional image for the Appalachian Learning Initiative (APPLI) Advocacy Toolkit. The graphic shows four large, translucent, color-tinted silhouettes of people with their hands raised against a sunset or sunrise over a mountain and forest landscape. The text reads: "Raise your voice and demand to BE HEARD" and "Appalachian Advocacy Toolkit." The short link is cutt.ly/APPLI-Advocacy.

Promotional image for the Appalachian Learning Initiative (APPLI) Advocacy Toolkit. The graphic shows four large, translucent, color-tinted silhouettes of people with their hands raised against a sunset or sunrise over a mountain and forest landscape. The text reads: "Raise your voice and demand to BE HEARD" and "Appalachian Advocacy Toolkit." The short link is cutt.ly/APPLI-Advocacy.

APPLI is dedicated to researching and reporting on the disparities impacting the lives #Appalachians and engaging in #Advocacy to develop solutions to address them.

Find your federal legislators using our Appalachian Advocacy Toolkit:

cutt.ly/APPLI-Advocacy

29.01.2026 17:00 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
This infographic shows healthcare coverage disparities in Alabama's Appalachian counties. More residents are enrolled in Medicaid (14.5%) and Medicare (7.5%) compared to national averages (15% and 6.1%, respectively). However, uninsurance is higher at 9.4% compared to the national rate of 8.6%. Data from the American Community Survey, 2024.

This infographic shows healthcare coverage disparities in Alabama's Appalachian counties. More residents are enrolled in Medicaid (14.5%) and Medicare (7.5%) compared to national averages (15% and 6.1%, respectively). However, uninsurance is higher at 9.4% compared to the national rate of 8.6%. Data from the American Community Survey, 2024.

#DidYouKnow?

Nearly 1 out of every 13 residents (7.5%) lacks #HealthInsurance, entirely, compared to the national rate of 6.1%.

Learn more on our website:

www.appli.org/alabama

28.01.2026 19:05 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
This infographic shows healthcare coverage disparities in Alabama's Appalachian counties. More residents are enrolled in Medicaid (14.5%) and Medicare (7.5%) compared to national averages (15% and 6.1%, respectively). However, uninsurance is higher at 9.4% compared to the national rate of 8.6%. Data from the American Community Survey, 2024.

This infographic shows healthcare coverage disparities in Alabama's Appalachian counties. More residents are enrolled in Medicaid (14.5%) and Medicare (7.5%) compared to national averages (15% and 6.1%, respectively). However, uninsurance is higher at 9.4% compared to the national rate of 8.6%. Data from the American Community Survey, 2024.

#DidYouKnow?

More than 1 out of every 7 residents (14.5%) living in #Alabama is enrolled in #Medicaid, and another 9.4% (more than 1 out of every 11) are enrolled in #Medicare, compared to the national rates of 15% and 8.6%, respectively.

Learn more on our website:

www.appli.org/alabama

28.01.2026 19:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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A newsletter subscription graphic with a 1970s retro design featuring three thick, curved horizontal stripes in orange and yellow against a teal background. The text invites users to "Sign up for the monthly newsletter today!" The subscription link is provided: https://cutt.ly/APPLI-Newsletter.

Each month, #APPLIOrg brings you the latest news about our research, reporting, and advocacy efforts in #Appalachia and beyond.

Already receiving our #Newsletter? Please like and share this post with your friends, family, and networks to help us broaden our reach!

https://cutt.ly/APPLI-Newsletter

28.01.2026 17:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Infographic showing food insecurity rates in Alabama's Appalachian counties compared to the national average. 22.1% of children in these counties risk going hungry due to food insecurity, compared to 18.5% nationally. 17.5% of all residents lack reliable access to affordable, nutritious food, compared to 13.5% nationally. 14.7% of residents rely on SNAP to afford food, compared to 11.8% nationally. Data from Feeding America, 2024.

Infographic showing food insecurity rates in Alabama's Appalachian counties compared to the national average. 22.1% of children in these counties risk going hungry due to food insecurity, compared to 18.5% nationally. 17.5% of all residents lack reliable access to affordable, nutritious food, compared to 13.5% nationally. 14.7% of residents rely on SNAP to afford food, compared to 11.8% nationally. Data from Feeding America, 2024.

#DidYouKnow?

🍲 More than 1 out of every 7 (17.5%) struggles with #FoodInsecurity, compared to 13.5% nationwide.

🥫 More than 1 out of every 6 residents (14.7%) relies on #SNAP for #NutritionAssistance, compared to 11.8% nationwide.

Learn more on our website:

www.appli.org/alabama

27.01.2026 19:05 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Infographic showing food insecurity rates in Alabama's Appalachian counties compared to the national average. 22.1% of children in these counties risk going hungry due to food insecurity, compared to 18.5% nationally. 17.5% of all residents lack reliable access to affordable, nutritious food, compared to 13.5% nationally. 14.7% of residents rely on SNAP to afford food, compared to 11.8% nationally. Data from Feeding America, 2024.

Infographic showing food insecurity rates in Alabama's Appalachian counties compared to the national average. 22.1% of children in these counties risk going hungry due to food insecurity, compared to 18.5% nationally. 17.5% of all residents lack reliable access to affordable, nutritious food, compared to 13.5% nationally. 14.7% of residents rely on SNAP to afford food, compared to 11.8% nationally. Data from Feeding America, 2024.

#DidYouKnow?

🧒 More than 1 out of every 5 #Children (22.1%) living in #Alabama's #Appalachian counties struggles with #FoodInsecurity, compared 18.5% nationwide.

Learn more on our website:

www.appli.org/alabama

27.01.2026 19:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
An infographic titled "Poverty in Alabama" presents data on poverty rates in Alabama's Appalachian counties. It shows that 26.5% of households earn less than 150% of the Federal Poverty Level, compared to the national rate of 20.2%. 22.1% of children live in poverty, compared to the national rate of 16.3%. 15.2% of residents receive public assistance income, compared to the national rate of 12.8%. The infographic includes icons representing households, children, and a government building.

An infographic titled "Poverty in Alabama" presents data on poverty rates in Alabama's Appalachian counties. It shows that 26.5% of households earn less than 150% of the Federal Poverty Level, compared to the national rate of 20.2%. 22.1% of children live in poverty, compared to the national rate of 16.3%. 15.2% of residents receive public assistance income, compared to the national rate of 12.8%. The infographic includes icons representing households, children, and a government building.

#DidYouKnow?

🧒 More than 1 out of every 5 children (22.1%) live in poverty compared to 16.3% nationally.

🏛️ More than 1 out of every 7 households (15.2%) receives some form of government public assistance compared to 12.8% nationally.

Find more data on our website:

www.appli.org/alabama

27.01.2026 18:05 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
An infographic titled "Poverty in Alabama" presents data on poverty rates in Alabama's Appalachian counties. It shows that 26.5% of households earn less than 150% of the Federal Poverty Level, compared to the national rate of 20.2%. 22.1% of children live in poverty, compared to the national rate of 16.3%. 15.2% of residents receive public assistance income, compared to the national rate of 12.8%. The infographic includes icons representing households, children, and a government building.

An infographic titled "Poverty in Alabama" presents data on poverty rates in Alabama's Appalachian counties. It shows that 26.5% of households earn less than 150% of the Federal Poverty Level, compared to the national rate of 20.2%. 22.1% of children live in poverty, compared to the national rate of 16.3%. 15.2% of residents receive public assistance income, compared to the national rate of 12.8%. The infographic includes icons representing households, children, and a government building.

#DidYouKnow?

💰 More than 1 out of every 4 households (26.5%) in #Alabama's #Appalachian counties earn less than 150% of the #FederalPovertyLevel compared to 20.2% nationally.

Find data on our website:

www.appli.org/alabama

27.01.2026 18:01 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A promotional image with a highly stylized, dark mountain silhouette against a bright yellow-orange background. The Appalachian Learning Initiative (APPLI) asks: "Do you provide adult education services in Appalachia? Take our Appalachian Adult Education Provider Survey!" The image provides the survey link: https://cutt.ly/APPLI-Adult-Ed-Survey, a QR code, and APPLI's social media handles.

A promotional image with a highly stylized, dark mountain silhouette against a bright yellow-orange background. The Appalachian Learning Initiative (APPLI) asks: "Do you provide adult education services in Appalachia? Take our Appalachian Adult Education Provider Survey!" The image provides the survey link: https://cutt.ly/APPLI-Adult-Ed-Survey, a QR code, and APPLI's social media handles.

#DidYouKnow

Nearly 3 out of 4 adults (74.6%) living in the Appalachian Region struggle to solve math problems with more than three steps, including 36.5% who struggle with basic math.

If you provide #AdultEducation services in Appalachia, please take our survey:

cutt.ly/APPLI-Adult-Ed-Survey

27.01.2026 17:00 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
A stylized illustration of layered Appalachian mountains fading into the distance in shades of purple and deep violet. The text promotes reading, stating: "This winter, let a book spark in you a fire," from the Appalachian Learning Initiative (APPLI).

A stylized illustration of layered Appalachian mountains fading into the distance in shades of purple and deep violet. The text promotes reading, stating: "This winter, let a book spark in you a fire," from the Appalachian Learning Initiative (APPLI).

APPLI's #BookRecommendations are back, and this #Winter, we want to spark the fires of curiosity, learning, and action in our readers.

This season, #APPLIOrg is examining how populations can be controlled and manipulated by both corporations and governments:

www.appli.org/appli-reading-lists

26.01.2026 17:00 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Insurance CEO hearings: Takeaways from a long day on Capitol Hill Top executives from UnitedHealth Group, CVS Health, Elevance Health, Cigna and Ascendiun got an earful from Congress on Thursday.

Insurance CEO hearings: Takeaways from a long day on Capitol Hill
https://www.modernhealthcare.com/politics-regulation/mh-congress-unitedhealth-cvs-cigna-ceo-pbm/?utm_content=article1-headline&utm_source=modern-healthcare-am&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20260123

23.01.2026 17:05 👍 5 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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Read our latest blog, "Trump Administration Applauds Itself for Rx Access Agreements, But Will They Help Patients?"
https://adapadvocacyassociation.blogspot.com/2026/01/trump-administration-applauds-itself.html #MFN #DrugPricing #PatientAccess

23.01.2026 17:35 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
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New analysis finds 340B hospitals push patients toward costly care to boost profits

No one should be shocked by these findings...

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"New analysis finds 340B hospitals push patients toward costly care to boost profits" phrma.org/blog/new-ana...

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The number of new drug shortages in U.S. hits lowest level in 20 years, but myriad problems remain The number of ongoing prescription drug shortages rose slightly in the last quarter of 2025, but remained significantly lower than the all-time high reached in the beginning of 2024.

The number of new drug shortages in U.S. hits lowest level in 20 years, but myriad problems remain www.statnews.com/pharmalot/20... via @statnews.com

23.01.2026 20:30 👍 5 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
Alabama map shows stroke prevalence by county, ranging from 2.8% to 6.3%. Counties with higher prevalence are concentrated in the northeast and southeast. Macon and Hale counties have the highest prevalence at 6.3% and 5.9%, respectively. Overall, 4.6% of adults in Appalachian Alabama have suffered a stroke, which is equivalent to nearly 1 out of every 20 adults.

Alabama map shows stroke prevalence by county, ranging from 2.8% to 6.3%. Counties with higher prevalence are concentrated in the northeast and southeast. Macon and Hale counties have the highest prevalence at 6.3% and 5.9%, respectively. Overall, 4.6% of adults in Appalachian Alabama have suffered a stroke, which is equivalent to nearly 1 out of every 20 adults.

#DidYouKnow

#AdultLiteracy and stroke prevalence are strongly correlated in Alabama, with a #PearsonCoefficient of 0.9 out of 1.0.

Check out our website for info on more than 30 #PublicHealth indicators:

https://www.appli.org/alabama

23.01.2026 19:10 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Alabama map shows stroke prevalence by county, ranging from 2.8% to 6.3%. Counties with higher prevalence are concentrated in the northeast and southeast. Macon and Hale counties have the highest prevalence at 6.3% and 5.9%, respectively. Overall, 4.6% of adults in Appalachian Alabama have suffered a stroke, which is equivalent to nearly 1 out of every 20 adults.

Alabama map shows stroke prevalence by county, ranging from 2.8% to 6.3%. Counties with higher prevalence are concentrated in the northeast and southeast. Macon and Hale counties have the highest prevalence at 6.3% and 5.9%, respectively. Overall, 4.6% of adults in Appalachian Alabama have suffered a stroke, which is equivalent to nearly 1 out of every 20 adults.

#DidYouKnow

Macon and Hale Counties have the highest prevalence of stroke survivors in #Appalachian #AL, at 6.3% & 5.9%, respectively, compared to the state rate of 5.3% and the national rate of 3.4%

Check out our website for info on 30+ #PublicHealth indicators:

https://www.appli.org/alabama

23.01.2026 19:05 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Alabama map shows stroke prevalence by county, ranging from 2.8% to 6.3%. Counties with higher prevalence are concentrated in the northeast and southeast. Macon and Hale counties have the highest prevalence at 6.3% and 5.9%, respectively. Overall, 4.6% of adults in Appalachian Alabama have suffered a stroke, which is equivalent to nearly 1 out of every 20 adults.

Alabama map shows stroke prevalence by county, ranging from 2.8% to 6.3%. Counties with higher prevalence are concentrated in the northeast and southeast. Macon and Hale counties have the highest prevalence at 6.3% and 5.9%, respectively. Overall, 4.6% of adults in Appalachian Alabama have suffered a stroke, which is equivalent to nearly 1 out of every 20 adults.

#DidYouKnow

Nearly 1 out of every 20 adults (4.6%) living in #Alabama has suffered a #Stroke.

Check out our website for info on more than 30 #PublicHealth indicators:

https://www.appli.org/alabama

23.01.2026 19:00 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A simple donation request graphic from APPLI on an olive green background. The text asks for support for research, reporting, and advocacy in Appalachia, listing the donation link: https://www.appli.org/donate. The bottom features stylized horizontal bars in blue, green, and yellow.

A simple donation request graphic from APPLI on an olive green background. The text asks for support for research, reporting, and advocacy in Appalachia, listing the donation link: https://www.appli.org/donate. The bottom features stylized horizontal bars in blue, green, and yellow.

#APPLIOrg operates entirely off of private #Donations. That makes your support more critical than ever, and any dollar amount helps.

Please consider supporting our continued #Research, #Reporting, & #Advocacy efforts in #Appalachia by making a #TaxDeductible donation:

https://www.appli.org/donate

23.01.2026 17:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Alabama map shows high blood pressure prevalence by county, ranging from 36.8% to 49.6%. Hale and Macon counties have the highest prevalence at 49.6% and 48.4%, respectively. Overall, 42.5% of adults in Appalachian Alabama have high blood pressure. Counties with high prevalence are concentrated in the northeast and southeast.

Alabama map shows high blood pressure prevalence by county, ranging from 36.8% to 49.6%. Hale and Macon counties have the highest prevalence at 49.6% and 48.4%, respectively. Overall, 42.5% of adults in Appalachian Alabama have high blood pressure. Counties with high prevalence are concentrated in the northeast and southeast.

#DidYouKnow

#AdultLiteracy and hypertension are strongly correlated in #Alabama, with a #PearsonCoefficient of 0.8 out of 1.0.

Check out our website for info on more than 30 #PublicHealth indicators:

https://www.appli.org/alabama

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Alabama map shows high blood pressure prevalence by county, ranging from 36.8% to 49.6%. Hale and Macon counties have the highest prevalence at 49.6% and 48.4%, respectively. Overall, 42.5% of adults in Appalachian Alabama have high blood pressure. Counties with high prevalence are concentrated in the northeast and southeast.

Alabama map shows high blood pressure prevalence by county, ranging from 36.8% to 49.6%. Hale and Macon counties have the highest prevalence at 49.6% and 48.4%, respectively. Overall, 42.5% of adults in Appalachian Alabama have high blood pressure. Counties with high prevalence are concentrated in the northeast and southeast.

#DidYouKnow

#AdultLiteracy and hypertension are strongly correlated in Alabama, with a #PearsonCoefficient of 0.8 out of 1.0.

Check out our website for info on more than 30 #PublicHealth indicators:

https://www.appli.org/alabama

22.01.2026 19:05 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Alabama map shows high blood pressure prevalence by county, ranging from 36.8% to 49.6%. Hale and Macon counties have the highest prevalence at 49.6% and 48.4%, respectively. Overall, 42.5% of adults in Appalachian Alabama have high blood pressure. Counties with high prevalence are concentrated in the northeast and southeast.

Alabama map shows high blood pressure prevalence by county, ranging from 36.8% to 49.6%. Hale and Macon counties have the highest prevalence at 49.6% and 48.4%, respectively. Overall, 42.5% of adults in Appalachian Alabama have high blood pressure. Counties with high prevalence are concentrated in the northeast and southeast.

#DidYouKnow

More than 2 out of every 5 adults (42.5%) living in #Alabama are living with #Hypertension.

Check out our website for info on more than 30 #PublicHealth indicators:

https://www.appli.org/alabama

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Promotional image for the Appalachian Learning Initiative (APPLI) Advocacy Toolkit. The graphic shows four large, translucent, color-tinted silhouettes of people with their hands raised against a sunset or sunrise over a mountain and forest landscape. The text reads: "Raise your voice and demand to BE HEARD" and "Appalachian Advocacy Toolkit." The short link is cutt.ly/APPLI-Advocacy.

Promotional image for the Appalachian Learning Initiative (APPLI) Advocacy Toolkit. The graphic shows four large, translucent, color-tinted silhouettes of people with their hands raised against a sunset or sunrise over a mountain and forest landscape. The text reads: "Raise your voice and demand to BE HEARD" and "Appalachian Advocacy Toolkit." The short link is cutt.ly/APPLI-Advocacy.

APPLI is dedicated to researching and reporting on the disparities impacting the lives #Appalachians and engaging in #Advocacy to develop solutions to address them.

Find your federal legislators using our Appalachian Advocacy Toolkit:

cutt.ly/APPLI-Advocacy

22.01.2026 17:00 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Map of Alabama showing arthritis prevalence by county (28.1%-43.6%). Cherokee & Coosa counties have the highest prevalence (43.6%, 42.2%). 36.1% of Appalachian Alabama adults have arthritis. This means that more than two out of every three adults in Alabama's Appalachian counties are living with arthritis. Counties with high prevalence are concentrated in the northeastern part of the state, with Cherokee and Coosa counties having the highest prevalence.

Map of Alabama showing arthritis prevalence by county (28.1%-43.6%). Cherokee & Coosa counties have the highest prevalence (43.6%, 42.2%). 36.1% of Appalachian Alabama adults have arthritis. This means that more than two out of every three adults in Alabama's Appalachian counties are living with arthritis. Counties with high prevalence are concentrated in the northeastern part of the state, with Cherokee and Coosa counties having the highest prevalence.

#DidYouKnow

#AdultLiteracy and arthritis are strongly correlated in Alabama, with a #PearsonCoefficient of 0.7 out of 1.0.

Learn more:

https://www.appli.org/alabama

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Map of Alabama showing arthritis prevalence by county (28.1%-43.6%). Cherokee & Coosa counties have the highest prevalence (43.6%, 42.2%). 36.1% of Appalachian Alabama adults have arthritis. This means that more than two out of every three adults in Alabama's Appalachian counties are living with arthritis. Counties with high prevalence are concentrated in the northeastern part of the state, with Cherokee and Coosa counties having the highest prevalence.

Map of Alabama showing arthritis prevalence by county (28.1%-43.6%). Cherokee & Coosa counties have the highest prevalence (43.6%, 42.2%). 36.1% of Appalachian Alabama adults have arthritis. This means that more than two out of every three adults in Alabama's Appalachian counties are living with arthritis. Counties with high prevalence are concentrated in the northeastern part of the state, with Cherokee and Coosa counties having the highest prevalence.

#DidYouKnow

Cherokee and Coosa Counties have the highest prevalence of arthritis in #Appalachian #AL, at 43.6%% & 42.2%, respectively, compared to the state rate of 34.2% and the national rate of 27.7%

Learn more:

https://www.appli.org/alabama

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