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RI ranked as Top 10 healthiest states

Vermont is ranked at number 1 on the list

Updated: Wednesday, 18 Nov 2009, 2:27 PM EST
Published : Wednesday, 18 Nov 2009, 2:25 PM EST

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - The Ocean State is receiving some positive recognition. According to a new report, Rhode Island is one of the healthiest states in the country.

The report from the nonprofit United Health Foundation has ranked all six New England states in the top 10.

The report ranks states on a number of indictors including obesity, smoking, cancer deaths and how many children receive vaccinations.

Vermont took the top spot followed by Utah. Rhode Island came in at number 10 on the list. Mississippi came in dead last in the report.

Click here if you would like to see how your state ranked.

Top Ten Healthiest States
1. Vermont
2. Utah
3. Massachusetts
4. Hawaii
5. New Hampshire
6. Minnesota
7. Connecticut
8. Colorado
9. Maine
10. Rhode Island
 

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