As they have in the past , northeastern states dominated the top of the rankings . Georgia has low rates of infectious diseases , high rates of prenatal care and lack of violent crime . Childhood poverty also is on the rise . Mississippi was again the unhealthiest state in the nation , a spot it 's held for a decade .
As they have in the past , northeastern states dominated the top of the rankings . Georgia has low rates of infectious diseases , high rates of prenatal care and lack of violent crime . Mississippi was again the unhealthiest state in the nation , a spot it 's held for a decade .