{"id":93796,"date":"2013-12-12T08:00:24","date_gmt":"2013-12-12T13:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=93796"},"modified":"2013-12-12T09:56:43","modified_gmt":"2013-12-12T14:56:43","slug":"mississippi-retains-least-healthy-state-title-hawaii-ranks-healthiest-in-2013-rankings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/12\/mississippi-retains-least-healthy-state-title-hawaii-ranks-healthiest-in-2013-rankings\/","title":{"rendered":"Mississippi Retains Least Healthy State Title, Hawaii Ranks Healthiest in 2026 Rankings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>According to the latest, and <strong><a title=\"mississippi least healthy state\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/03\/new-county-rankings-show-vermont-as-healthiest-state-mississippi-as-least-healthy\/\">frankly most<\/a><\/strong>, state health rankings, the healthiest states are mostly found in the western and northeastern parts of the country while the least healthy are in the South. America&#8217;s Health Rankings have released <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/americashealthrankings.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">their list for 2026<\/a><\/strong>, with Hawaii taking the top health spot.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"healthy state ranking\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/12\/mississippi-retains-least-healthy-state-title-hawaii-ranks-healthiest-in-2013-rankings\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93798\" alt=\"overall rank\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/overall-rank.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/overall-rank.png 600w, https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/overall-rank-300x203.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The top three is rounded out by Vermont and Minnesota. At the bottom of the overall list are Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi. To determine the overall health of each state, America&#8217;s Health Rankings combined information about individual health choices, environment, public policy and clinical care. States were also ranked on percentage of adult population who smoke, are obese, are physically inactive, and have diabetes.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"healthy state ranking\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/12\/mississippi-retains-least-healthy-state-title-hawaii-ranks-healthiest-in-2013-rankings\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93800\" alt=\"smoking_map\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/smoking_map.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/smoking_map.png 600w, https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/smoking_map-300x183.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Smoking<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>19.6 percent of adults in America smoke<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Smoking decreased significantly in 17 states from 2026 to 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Utah, California and Hawaii have the lowest smoking rates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Arkansas, West Virginia and Kentucky have the <strong><a title=\"tobacco use up\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/08\/tobacco-use-is-up-lung-cancer-still-killing-thousands\/\">highest smoking rates<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a title=\"smoking states statistics\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/12\/mississippi-retains-least-healthy-state-title-hawaii-ranks-healthiest-in-2013-rankings\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93801\" alt=\"obesity_map\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/obesity_map.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/obesity_map.png 600w, https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/obesity_map-300x202.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Obesity<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Defined as BMI of 30.0 or higher<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>More than <strong><a title=\"obesity causes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/11\/obesitys-dual-causes-behavior-and-biology\/\">1 in 4 adults are obese<\/a><\/strong>, 27.6 percent of adults<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Colorado, Massachusetts and Hawaii are the least obese states<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana are the most obese states<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Obesity rates are slightly down from last year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a title=\"obese states statistics\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/12\/mississippi-retains-least-healthy-state-title-hawaii-ranks-healthiest-in-2013-rankings\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93802\" alt=\"physical_inactivity_map\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/physical_inactivity_map.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/physical_inactivity_map.png 600w, https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/physical_inactivity_map-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/physical_inactivity_map-140x90.png 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Physical Inactivity<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adults should do at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity <strong><a title=\"walk for longevity\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/12\/pick-up-the-pace-and-extend-your-life\/\">aerobic physical activity<\/a><\/strong> per week.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>22.9 percent of adults are physically inactive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Oregon, Utah and Colorado have the fewest instances of physical inactivity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Mississippi, West Virginia and Arkansas have the most instances of physical inactivity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a title=\"healthy state ranking\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/12\/mississippi-retains-least-healthy-state-title-hawaii-ranks-healthiest-in-2013-rankings\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93803\" alt=\"diabetes_map\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/diabetes_map.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/diabetes_map.png 600w, https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/diabetes_map-300x188.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Diabetes<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a title=\"what is type 2 diabetes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/07\/i-have-diabetes-now-what-a-new-patients-guide-to-managing-type-2-diabetes\/\">Type 2 diabetes<\/a><\/strong> accounts for 90 to 95 percent of all cases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>9.7 percent of adults in America have diabetes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Alaska, Utah and Montana have the fewest adults with diabetes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Louisiana, Mississippi and West Virginia have the most adults with diabetes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93791\" alt=\"twitter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/twitter.jpg\" width=\"75\" height=\"61\" \/>Where does your state rank? What should be done to improve? <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dietsinreview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Let us know at @DietsInReview<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No matter how many of this kind of rankings come out per year, it seems that the mostly the same states are on the top and bottom. Colorado will always rank well for physical activity and low obesity rates, and Mississippi will be the bottom in just about everything. It&#8217;s likely that regional lifestyles play a major role in the overall health of a state&#8217;s residents. Though Southern foods and traditions may be part of the culture and an obvious culprit, low income, education, and access to health care are even more at fault.<em><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a title=\"sandwich recipes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/11\/the-united-sandwiches-of-america-the-51-best-sandwich-recipes-for-each-state\/\">The United Sandwiches of America: The 51 Best Sandwich Recipes from Each State<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a title=\"americans are overweight\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/11\/why-are-americans-so-fat-7-little-reasons-with-big-health-repercussions\/\">Why Are Americans So Fat? 7 Little Reasons with Big Health Repercussions<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a title=\"poor states less healthy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/09\/wealth-is-health-poorest-states-trend-highest-for-obesity-cancer-and-poor-dental-health\/\">Wealth is Health: Poorest States Trend Highest for Obesity, Cancer and Poor Dental Health<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Images from americashealthrankings.org<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to the latest, and frankly most, state health rankings, the healthiest states are mostly found in the western and northeastern parts of the country while the least healthy are in the South. America&#8217;s Health Rankings have released their list &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/12\/mississippi-retains-least-healthy-state-title-hawaii-ranks-healthiest-in-2013-rankings\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":64,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[350,3695,18,93,58],"tags":[4204,8503,5006,7083,92,4595,1043],"class_list":["post-93796","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-diabetes","category-diet-and-nutrition","category-fitness","category-mens-health","category-womens-health","tag-colorado","tag-diabetes-2","tag-hawaii","tag-mississippi","tag-obesity","tag-oregon","tag-smoking"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93796","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/64"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=93796"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93796\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":93856,"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93796\/revisions\/93856"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=93796"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=93796"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=93796"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}