According a report released by United Health Foundation, Hawaii is the healthiest state in the nation for the second year in the row. The United Health Foundation uses a variety of factors in coming up with their rankings including state health policies, the lifestyle behavior of the citizens, availability of clinical care, and medical coverage. Hawaii had the fewest percentage of smokers at 13.3 percent of adults, and the second lowest obesity rate at 21.8 percent of adults. Rounding out the top five states are Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Utah.
Keith Yamamoto, the acting director of the state of Hawaii's Department of Health, stated, "I'm elated that we have gotten the highest ranking in the nation for the second year in a row. We do think it's a reflection of our community and their commitment to healthy lifestyles and environmental protection." Governor David Ige added, "This is encouraging news and I look forward to working with our public health and health care communities to ensure access to care and strengthen prevention efforts to reduce chronic disease and injury in our state. I'm proud to say that Hawaii is the healthiest state in the nation, and we must continue to invest in our public health efforts."
For full details, please visit americashealthrankings.org
Source: Honolulu Star Advertiser, 12-10-2014, www.staradvertiser.com
Posted by Jeff Uyemura-Reyes, Principal Broker, REALTOR®
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Posted by Jeff Uyemura-Reyes, Principal Broker, REALTOR®
Global Executive Realty, LLC
www.myhawaiihomesearch.com
www.myhawaiicondo.com
www.myhawaiidreamhome.com
