How happy and healthy are people in your state? Here’s how they rank, according to new study
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A new study conducted byHealth Reporterranked each state by people’s health, well-being and eating habits.
The 2023 Nutritional Well-Being Index looked at nutrition, psychological well-being, physical health and the “interplay of social connection with lifestyle choices.”
The study focused specifically on how those factors impact how well people eat, but it also gives a glimpse into how states rank in terms of overall health and happiness.
Massachusetts topped the list and Mississippi came in last.
Take a look at the gallery below to see how each state ranked.
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Which states are the happiest and healthiest? A new study ranks each state by overall happiness, well-being and eating habits.
Which states are the happiest and healthiest? A new study ranks each state by overall happiness, well-being and eating habits.
Which states are the happiest and healthiest? A new study ranks each state by overall happiness, well-being and eating habits.
Which states are the happiest and healthiest? A new study ranks each state by overall happiness, well-being and eating habits.
Which states are the happiest and healthiest? A new study ranks each state by overall happiness, well-being and eating habits.
Which states are the happiest and healthiest? A new study ranks each state by overall happiness, well-being and eating habits.
Which states are the happiest and healthiest? A new study ranks each state by overall happiness, well-being and eating habits.
Which states are the happiest and healthiest? A new study ranks each state by overall happiness, well-being and eating habits.
Which states are the happiest and healthiest? A new study ranks each state by overall happiness, well-being and eating habits.
Which states are the happiest and healthiest? A new study ranks each state by overall happiness, well-being and eating habits.
Which states are the happiest and healthiest? A new study ranks each state by overall happiness, well-being and eating habits.
Which states are the happiest and healthiest? A new study ranks each state by overall happiness, well-being and eating habits.
Which states are the happiest and healthiest?
Which states are the happiest and healthiest? A new study ranks each state by overall happiness, well-being and eating habits.
Which states are the happiest and healthiest? A new study ranks each state by overall happiness, well-being and eating habits.
Which states are the happiest and healthiest? A new study ranks each state by overall happiness, well-being and eating habits.
Which states are the happiest and healthiest? A new study ranks each state by overall happiness, well-being and eating habits.
Which states are the happiest and healthiest? A new study ranks each state by overall happiness, well-being and eating habits.
Which states are the happiest and healthiest? A new study ranks each state by overall happiness, well-being and eating habits.
Which states are the happiest and healthiest? A new study ranks each state by overall happiness, well-being and eating habits.
Which states are the happiest and healthiest? A new study ranks each state by overall happiness, well-being and eating habits.
Which states are the happiest and healthiest? A new study ranks each state by overall happiness, well-being and eating habits.
Which states are the happiest and healthiest? A new study ranks each state by overall happiness, well-being and eating habits.
Which states are the happiest and healthiest? A new study ranks each state by overall happiness, well-being and eating habits.
Which states are the happiest and healthiest? A new study ranks each state by overall happiness, well-being and eating habits.
Which states are the happiest and healthiest? A new study ranks each state by overall happiness, well-being and eating habits.
Which states are the happiest and healthiest? A new study ranks each state by overall happiness, well-being and eating habits.
Which states are the happiest and healthiest? A new study ranks each state by overall happiness, well-being and eating habits.
Which states are the happiest and healthiest? A new study ranks each state by overall happiness, well-being and eating habits.
Which states are the happiest and healthiest? A new study ranks each state by overall happiness, well-being and eating habits.
Which states are the happiest and healthiest? A new study ranks each state by overall happiness, well-being and eating habits.
Which states are the happiest and healthiest? A new study ranks each state by overall happiness, well-being and eating habits.
Which states are the happiest and healthiest? A new study ranks each state by overall happiness, well-being and eating habits.
Which states are the happiest and healthiest? A new study ranks each state by overall happiness, well-being and eating habits.
Which states are the happiest and healthiest? A new study ranks each state by overall happiness, well-being and eating habits.
Which states are the happiest and healthiest? A new study ranks each state by overall happiness, well-being and eating habits.
Which states are the happiest and healthiest? A new study ranks each state by overall happiness, well-being and eating habits.
Which states are the happiest and healthiest? A new study ranks each state by overall happiness, well-being and eating habits.
Which states are the happiest and healthiest? A new study ranks each state by overall happiness, well-being and eating habits.
Which states are the happiest and healthiest? A new study ranks each state by overall happiness, well-being and eating habits.
Which states are the happiest and healthiest? A new study ranks each state by overall happiness, well-being and eating habits.
Which states are the happiest and healthiest? A new study ranks each state by overall happiness, well-being and eating habits.
Which states are the happiest and healthiest? A new study ranks each state by overall happiness, well-being and eating habits.
Which states are the happiest and healthiest? A new study ranks each state by overall happiness, well-being and eating habits.
Which states are the happiest and healthiest? A new study ranks each state by overall happiness, well-being and eating habits.
Which states are the happiest and healthiest? A new study ranks each state by overall happiness, well-being and eating habits.
Which states are the happiest and healthiest? A new study ranks each state by overall happiness, well-being and eating habits.
Which states are the happiest and healthiest? A new study ranks each state by overall happiness, well-being and eating habits.
Which states are the happiest and healthiest? A new study ranks each state by overall happiness, well-being and eating habits.
Which states are the happiest and healthiest? A new study ranks each state by overall happiness, well-being and eating habits.
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