Here Is FL's Health, Wellness Rank In New Study

FLORIDA — Are Florida residents staying healthy and well? A new study reveals which states are the best places to live for well-being based on environment and healthy behaviors.

Market researcher Ozmosi looked at health factors in all 50 states from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to determine a Healthiest States Index for 2023.

Data includes the rate of obesity, air quality, physical activity, health conditions such as cancer and heart disease, and consumption habits for food, alcohol, and tobacco.

Hawaii was the top ranked state with a score of 79.4 out of 100.

Florida is ranked 35th in the country based on the Ozmosi analysis with a score of 57.40. More than 36 percent of Floridians get less than seven hours of sleep per night, and the state has an obesity rate of 33 percent.

Also, over 40 percent of Florida adults are not eating their recommended daily serving of fruits, the study said. And, 30 percent of Florida adults have high cholesterol, while 21 percent of residents are smokers and 17 percent binge alcohol.

Kentucky and West Virginia were the bottom-ranked states on the Ozmosi list, both with scores of 40 out of 100.