How Is the LDS Enclave On Physical Health & Mental Health?

Part 4 of the LDS Enclave Analysis: health & technology

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Introduction

By almost every physical health measure, the LDS enclave shines. Rates of smoking, drinking, obesity, diabetes, and premature death are all impressively low. Life expectancy is high. Teen births and drug-related deaths are rare. It’s one of the healthiest regions in America.

But not everything is so cleanly pos…