The Healthiest States in the U.S.
Where does your state rank on the 2012 list of the nation's healthiest states?
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49. Louisiana (tie)
2011 Rank: 50
Change: +1
Strengths:
- Low prevalence of binge drinking
- High immunization coverage
Challenges:
- High prevalences of sedentary lifestyle, obesity & diabetes
- High percentage of children in poverty
- High infant mortality rate and high prevalence of low birthweight
- High rate of preventable hospitalizations
Next: 49. Mississippi (tie)
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