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Behaviors - Children
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Sum of weighted z-scores of behaviors measures for children
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Sum of weighted z-scores of behaviors measures for children
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Top State(s): Minnesota: 1.240
Bottom State(s): Mississippi: -1.408
Definition: Sum of weighted z-scores of behaviors measures for children
Data Source and Years: America's Health Rankings composite measure, 2023
Suggested Citation: America's Health Rankings analysis of America's Health Rankings composite measure, United Health Foundation, AmericasHealthRankings.org, accessed 2023.
The health behaviors category represents actions that influence health, such as adequate sleep, physical inactivity and tobacco use among youth. This category is one of five categories of measures that make up the America’s Health Rankings model. The other four categories are social and economic factors, physical environment, clinical care and health outcomes.
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We have developed detailed analyses on the health of key populations in the country, including women and children, seniors and those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, in addition to a deep dive into health disparities across the country.