When it comes to New Year resolutions, Mississippi dwellers may have a longer list than most. The state has been identified as most unhealthy in the country as the annual American Health Rankings reveal its citizens suffer from high levels of obesity, and diabetes, as well as low teen immunization coverage and low birth weight. For those in Hawaii, Vermont, and Massachusetts, however, you seem to be doing just fine. Which state is healthiest? The south and the Midwest remain low on the American Health Ranking list Nationally, the 25th annual study recorded a significant increase in adult obesity rates this year from 27.6 per cent in 2013 to 29.4 per cent.
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American Health Ranking found Hawaii most and Mississippi least healthy
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25th annual report saw national increase in obesity, drop in smokers
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Bottom of the 'healthiest states' table remains full of southern states
Hawaii
Hawaii
For the third year in a row @placeholder, which has never finished lower than sixth since the survey started in 1990, was awarded the top spot for its low rates of smoking, obesity, child poverty, preventable hospitalizations and deaths from cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Massachusetts
After two years in fourth place, @placeholder has celebrated a slight boost.
Mississippi
Mississippi
@placeholder, which has never finished higher than 48th, remains in last place for the third year running.