Ten healthiest/least healthy states in the U.S. (just a fun FYI)

BusynMember

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(Things like immunizing babies, lack of smoking, exercise, low obesity, etc. were taken into consideration)
Healthiest:
1. Hawaii
2. Vermont
3. Massachusetts
4. Minnesota
5. New Hampshire
6. Connecticut
7. Utah
8. Colorado
9. Washington
10.Nebraska

Least Healthy:
1. Indiana
2. S. Carolina
3. Tennessee
4. Kentucky
5. Oklahoma
6. Alabama
7. W. Virginia
8. Arkansas
9. Mississippi
10.Louisiana
 

Nomad

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I recall about five years ago hearing Hawaiians had very high rates of obesity and related health problems. I guess things changed a LOT!
Interesting list!
 

New Leaf

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I recall about five years ago hearing Hawaiians had very high rates of obesity and related health problems. I guess things changed a LOT!
Interesting list!
Native Hawaiians do have health problems but make up only 10% of the population in the islands. There is a continuing resurgence in the culture and language of the Hawaiians. Many are returning to their roots and eating the healthier diet of their ancestors. When discoverers came to these islands, they remarked at the athleticism and grace of these people. It is good to know that the younger folk are working to reverse the trend of obesity. Studies attribute that to the change from a diet of fish, sweet potato, taro and greens to highly processed foods (cheaper).
Sorry got me on a tangent! My hubs is Hawaiian- Chinese.
Thanks for the statistics SWOT!
Leafy
 
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