Washington ranks among 10 healthiest states, new report finds
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Washington is one of the healthiest U.S. states, ranking seventh in a new state-by-state report card from the United Health Foundation.
How it works: The rankings synthesize 99 measures of health and well-being, drawn from 31 data sources, to produce a "comprehensive portrait of health at both the national and state levels," Axios' Mike Allen writes.
Zoom in: Washington scored especially well on economic indicators, voter participation and physical activity levels.
Yes, but: The report flags a high prevalence of mental distress, lower cancer screening rates and elevated levels of non-medical drug use — all of which dragged down the state's overall score.
The big picture: Washington trailed New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut, Utah and Minnesota, but finished well ahead of nearby Oregon (No. 19) and Idaho (No. 16).
Go deeper: Mapped — America's healthiest, least healthy states