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These Are the 10 Best U.S. States Senior Health and Well-being

Travel + Leisure | Travel Reviews, News, Guides and Tips·@LydiaMansel·2 months ago
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Scenic view of a home in Vermont. Credit: Lauren Breedlove/Travel + Leisure Vermont topped a new ranking of the best states for senior health and well-being; Older adults in the Green Mountain State have a diabetes rate of 16.7 percent, the lowest in the country for this age group.Hawaii (No. 2) and Colorado (No. 3) followed with some of the lowest obesity and cancer rates.West Virginia ranked worst for senior health. A new study on “the reality of aging” in the United States examines how health trends and well-being differ by state among people 65 and older. By analyzing data on life expectancy, chronic conditions, disability, mental distress, and physical inactivity among adults 65 and older, home medical bed company Opera Beds identified where seniors have the best quality of life. Vermont took the No. 1 spot. Opera Beds reported that the Green Mountain State has a diabetes rate of 16.7 percent, the lowest among adults over 65.…

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