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Behaviors - Women
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Sum of weighted z-scores of behaviors measures for women
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Sum of weighted z-scores of behaviors measures for women
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Top State(s): Utah: 1.151
Bottom State(s): Arkansas: -1.270
Definition: Sum of weighted z-scores of behaviors measures for women
Data Source and Years: America's Health Rankings composite measure, 2022
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 exercise, smoking and insufficient sleep. This category is one of the five categories of measures used in 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.