Special Report

States With the Longest and Shortest Life Expectancy

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40. Washington
> Life expectancy at birth: 80.0 yrs.
> Obesity rate: 27.2% (18th lowest)
> Smoking rate: 15.0% (9th lowest)
> Median household income: $67,106 (10th highest)

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39. North Dakota
> Life expectancy at birth: 80.0 yrs.
> Obesity rate: 31.1% (14th highest)
> Smoking rate: 18.7% (20th highest)
> Median household income: $60,656 (17th highest)

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38. Utah
> Life expectancy at birth: 79.9 yrs.
> Obesity rate: 25.4% (10th lowest)
> Smoking rate: 9.1% (the lowest)
> Median household income: $65,977 (11th highest)

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37. Wisconsin
> Life expectancy at birth: 79.8 yrs.
> Obesity rate: 30.4% (17th highest)
> Smoking rate: 17.3% (23rd lowest)
> Median household income: $56,811 (24th highest)

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36. Rhode Island
> Life expectancy at birth: 79.8 yrs.
> Obesity rate: 27.1% (17th lowest)
> Smoking rate: 15.5% (14th lowest)
> Median household income: $60,596 (18th highest)

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