Can a chosen locale make a person healthier? While no definitive data yet says yes or no, "Move to New Hampshire and live a long, healthy, happy life!" a comprehensive state-by-state analysis of the health of older Americans suggests there are certain parts of the country where seniors either flourish or fail at a higher rate.
The United Health Foundation released its America's Health Rankings, a 148-page analysis loaded with fascinating nuggets. The study took available data, ran it through its special sauce-maker, and pumped out a list of the healthiest and unhealthiest states for seniors or those approaching senior status.
It also provided projections of the overall health of this group of mostly baby boomers, and compared their general health characteristics to those of upcoming generations.
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Dan Cook
Dan Cook is a journalist and communications consultant based in Portland, OR. During his journalism career he has been a reporter and editor for a variety of media companies, including American Lawyer Media, BusinessWeek, Newhouse Newspapers, Knight-Ridder, Time Inc., and Reuters. He specializes in health care and insurance related coverage for BenefitsPRO.
