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| The Healthiest State in the U.S. |
Where
we live plays a large part in how healthy we are. Health Briefs TV takes a look
at the ten healthiest U.S. states, as rated by United Healthcare Foundation, and how they made it to the top of the chart.
Nebraska
has a low rate of drug deaths, a high rate of high school grads, a good rate of
child immunizations. Although it is 10th on the list, the western
state has a high rate of binge drinking and large gap in health status by
education level.
North
Dakota is ninth on the list due to its low rate of drug-related deaths, high
immunization rate for teens and lower rate of low birth weight.
Colorado
is one of those states with an abundance of outdoor activities which is why it
is in eighth place. The state has lower numbers of obesity and diabetes and the
lowest in the country.
New
Hampshire has a high rate of active residents, a low rate of infectious
diseases, and low infant mortality rates, which is why it is seventh on the
list.
Minnesota
may be a terribly close place in the winter but it came in sixth place for the
lowest obesity and diabetes rates in the nation, as well as having a low rate
of drug deaths.
Utah
is fifth. This state has a low number of people who smoke, 2nd
lowest diabetes rates in the country, and a low percentage of children in
poverty.
Connecticut
is fourth because the state has a low prevalence of smoking, a high immunization rate among children, and a
low occupational fatalities rate.
Massachusetts
is third as it most noted by researchers of having more residents with health
insurance than other states.
Vermont
is one of the healthiest states in the U.S. High school graduations are up,
children living in poverty is down, violent crimes and binge drinking rates are
also down.
Hawaii
is the healthiest state in the U.S. Obesity, cancer and preventable
hospitalization rates are all down. The percentage of smokers hs gone down by
21% in the last year. Health Briefs TV applauds each of these states for their
great work in helping residents achieve overall health and wellness.
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