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Vermont Tops Health Rankings; Louisiana Struggles with Obesity

3/2/2026

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Vermont leads with a score of 8.97, per Nursa, due to low obesity and smoking.
Louisiana ranks last with a 4.25 score, marked by high obesity and limited fitness infrastructure.
Massachusetts and Washington follow with 8.73 and 8.69, respectively.
Environmental factors and lifestyle choices influence public health, with Southern states like Louisiana and Mississippi facing fewer parks and higher food insecurity.

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Story summary

Vermont leads with a score of 8.97, per Nursa, due to low obesity and smoking.
Louisiana ranks last with a 4.25 score, marked by high obesity and limited fitness infrastructure.
Massachusetts and Washington follow with 8.73 and 8.69, respectively.
Environmental factors and lifestyle choices influence public health, with Southern states like Louisiana and Mississippi facing fewer parks and higher food insecurity.