Summary
A report by the United Health Foundation shows a mixed health picture across the United States. Some health factors like premature deaths and cancer screenings have improved, while issues like e-cigarette use and chronic health conditions have worsened.
Key Facts
- The United Health Foundation released a report with health data for each U.S. state.
- Premature deaths, drug deaths, firearm deaths, and homicides rates have decreased.
- Cancer screenings, physical activity, and volunteerism rates have increased.
- E-cigarette use and multiple chronic health conditions have gone up.
- Homelessness and unemployment, which affect health, have risen.
- The report uses 99 health measures from 31 data sources.
- New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut, and Utah are the healthiest states.
- West Virginia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Louisiana are the least healthy states.
