Healthiest States In The Us
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I was noticing the prevalence of binge drinking for so many states.
Don't blame me! I only live in one!!!!!!
Me, too, but we've got a lot of company! Would be curious about the demographics, i.e. if it's mostly among college students or that age group.
Alabama is 47. Well, hey, can't win them all, right? At least we have two good college football teams and the best NASCAR track. 
Health is overrated anyway... 
Health is overrated anyway...
Is the Alabama coast as nice as it seems, jacobtlong?
We just have that reputation down here in the South. All the smoking, dipping, chewing, obesity - don't count me that number. We strive to rise above
Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are pretty nice. It has been a while since I have been there, though. I don't recall Dauphin Island being too bad, either. But it has been a while.
This is Gulf Shores. If not for the hurricanes that sometimes pop up I wouldn't mind living closer to the beach.
Pssssst, I think it's Nate and all of his brewing.
(looks like his State is #2 on the list) 
Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are pretty nice. It has been a while since I have been there, though. I don't recall Dauphin Island being too bad, either. But it has been a while.
This is Gulf Shores. If not for the hurricanes that sometimes pop up I wouldn't mind living closer to the beach.
Thank you!
Yep, number two. Take that New Hampshire! (And Maine)Pssssst, I think it's Nate and all of his brewing.
Hey, I just brew the beer. Doesn't mean I drink it too... Then again, someone's gotta...
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I'm kind of surprised we're 21. So many people eat healthy and exercise here. That dang central CA is ruining it.
...Ohio wasn't even mentioned...figures, since we eat dreep fried everything and warsh it down with a bucket of Natty Light....
Whoot! Whoot! We made it!! (must have eaten more cheese and drank more beer in 2011 though....)
20. Wisconsin
2012 Rank: 13Change: -7
Strengths:
20. Wisconsin
2012 Rank: 13Change: -7
Strengths:
- High rate of high school graduation
- High immunization coverage among children
- Low percentage of uninsured population