Minnesota is the healthiest state

That good old southern cookin' generally has a bad reputation health-wise, and it seems it deserves it. Southern states, including Florida, Mississippi, Georgia and Alabama are among the unhealthiest states in the USA, with Louisiana taking the infamous title of most unhealthy. On the other hand, Minnesota was names the healthiest state, and had Vermont, New Hampshire and Connecticut as its main competitors.

The list takes in consideration factors like obesity, prevalence of infectious disease, percentage of population that smokes, death rates, infant mortality rates and more. Minnesota, which has taken the top spot in this list for 11 out of the 17 previous years, boasts a high amount of residents with health insurance, low rates of premature deaths and low rates of cardiovascular deaths -- I guess the fresh air does make a big difference!