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Top 10 Most Unhealthy States In The United States In 2023

By, Muhd. Faizan

18/07/2023

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Louisiana has the highest adult obesity rate in the United States, at 36.2%.Louisiana also has the highest rate of death from heart disease, at 319.3 per 100,000 people.

Louisiana

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Alabama has the second-highest adult obesity rate in the United States, at 35.7%. Alabama also has the third-highest rate of death from heart disease, at 314.2 per 100,000 people.

Alabama

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West Virginia has the third-highest adult obesity rate in the United States, at 35.5%. West Virginia also has the fifth-highest rate of death from heart disease, at 305.1 per 100,000 people.

West Virginia

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Kentucky has a high poverty rate, which makes it difficult for people to afford healthy food and healthcare.

Kentucky

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Arkansas has a high level of pollution, which can contribute to respiratory problems and other health issues.

Arkansas

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Tennessee is one of the unhealthiest states in the United States, with high rates of obesity, smoking, and lack of physical activity.

Tennessee

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 The unhealthiness of Louisiana has a number of negative consequences, including increased health care costs, reduced productivity, and increased mortality rates.

Louisiana

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Unhealthy habits like  Eating a lot of fast food and processed food. Not getting enough exercise. Smoking cigarettes are common in  Oklahoma

Oklahoma

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Mississippi has the fourth highest rate of smoking in the country, at 23.7%. Smoking is a major risk factor for lung cancer, heart disease, and stroke.

Mississippi

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South Carolina has the 10th highest rate of obesity in the country, at 36.4%. Obesity is a major risk factor for a number of chronic diseases, including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and cancer.

South Carolina

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