The Healthiest States in the U.S.

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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

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