America's Most, Least Healthy States

The United Health Foundation is out with a wide-ranging assessment of the nation's health, one that includes a ranking of the states. Looking at dozens of factors in five broad categories—social and economic factors, physical environment, clinical care, behaviors, and health outcomes—the group ranked the best and worst. New Hampshire takes top honors, while Louisiana finishes last:

10 healthiest states

1. New Hampshire
2. Massachusetts
3. Vermont
4. Connecticut
5. Utah
6. Minnesota
7. Washington
8. Maryland
9. Hawaii
10. Rhode Island

10 least healthy states

41. New Mexico
42. Nevada
43. Kentucky
44. Tennessee
45. Oklahoma
46. West Virginia
47. Alabama
48. Mississippi
49. Arkansas
50. Louisiana

See the full report for more.