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=State of Health= Carter County will be used for statistical information, the majority of the Milligan/Pinecrest community is located in Carter County. Utilizing the County Health Rankings website, 28% of Carter County adults smoke, compared with 24% in the state of Tennessee. Carter County has a 34% adult obesity rate, while Tennessee's obesity rate is 31%. However, Carter County's rate of uninsured adults is 15% with a state average of 19%.



There were 176 deaths due to heart disease in Carter County in 2009. There were 158 related to cancer. Poor diet, obesity, and no exercise all contribute to these conditions.