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In New Hampshire, almost two out of three adults and more than a quarter of our children are overweight or obese. NHPR’s series explores the causes, the consequences, and some promising solutions to a growing crisis.Fast Facts about Obesity in NH BROUGHT TO YOU IN PART BY: The HNHfoundation

N.H. Ranks Third In Overall Health

A new reportfrom the Minnesota-based United Health Foundation ranks New Hampshire the third healthiest state in the nation. 
 
That’s down a spot from last year. The report weights a variety of factors, including infant mortality, obesity, high school graduation rate and levels of violent crime. 
 
Vermont ranked first in the nation for the sixth straight year. Mississippi and Louisiana were at the bottom of the list.
 
Overall, researchers found that Americans are living longer-- but not necessarily healthier-- lives. 
 
Conditions such as high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes continue to impact quality of life for millions of Americans.  

Todd started as a news correspondent with NHPR in 2009. He spent nearly a decade in the non-profit world, working with international development agencies and anti-poverty groups. He holds a master’s degree in public administration from Columbia University.
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