List of U.S. states by changes in life expectancy, 1985–2010

Changes in the life expectancy of men and women in each state are also sorted.States are also ranked for three risk factors controllable by the individual: obesity, smoking, and physical activity.The data is taken from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, an independent global health research center at the University of Washington.Note: May not add to total due to rounding.Note: may not add to total due to rounding This list ranks U.S. states for three factors, controllable by the individual: obesity, smoking, and physical activity.

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