The United Health Foundation's 2013 America's Health Rankings finds Americans have made great strides in health care measures. But the report also finds there's still a lot of work to be done.
Obesity has leveled off; however, researchers say it must remain a top priority, as 27.6 percent of adults nationwide report being obese. With rates of physical inactivity, smoking and diabetes at 22.9 percent, 19.6 percent and 9.7 percent, respectively, there's still considerable room for improvement in key health measures.
We've already ranked the top 10 healthiest states in the United States. Now, here are the top 10 unhealthiest states.
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