For the first time ever, Massachusetts is the healthiest state in the United States, ending Hawaiiâs five-year reign. Americaâs Health Rankings, a report issued by the United Health Foundation, take into account such factors as rates of infectious diseases, obesity, physical inactivity, smoking, and infant mortality, as well as air pollution levels and the availability of healthcare providers. Below are the five healthiest and least healthy states:
Healthiest
- Massachusetts
- Hawaii
- Vermont
- Utah
- Connecticut
Unhealthiest
- West Virginia
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Louisiana
- Mississippi