The State of Our Health

I know these surveys come out all the time, but they are good reminders of where we stand in terms of our national health.  According to a new report from the Trust for America's Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, obesity rates among adults rose in 23 states over the past year and didn't decline anywhere.

Obesity is just one of our national health problems, but it is a major one.  We know that obesity can lead to many chronic diseases, and it is an important battle to win if we are to improve our nation's health and spend less on healthcare.  This breaks it down on a state-by-state basis--for obesity and other conditions.

(Image courtesy of Eastern Maine Medical Center)