Explore national- and state-level data for hundreds of health, environmental and socioeconomic measures, including background information about each measure. Use features on this page to find measures; view subpopulations, trends and rankings; and download and share content.
Rhode Island Value:
Sum of weighted z-scores of measures for children
Rhode Island Rank:
Appears In:
Rank based on: Sum of weighted z-scores of measures for children
Top State(s): Minnesota: 0.675
Bottom State(s): Mississippi: -0.879
Definition: Sum of weighted z-scores of measures for children
Data Source and Years(s): 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 2024.
The America’s Health Rankings model synthesizes measures across five categories — social and economic factors, physical environment, clinical care and behaviors — reflecting that determinants of health directly influence the fifth category, health outcomes. This model is built upon the World Health Organization's definition of health: “Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”
America’s Health Rankings builds on the work of the United Health Foundation to draw attention to public health and better understand the health of various populations. Our platform provides relevant information that policymakers, public health officials, advocates and leaders can use to effect change in their communities.
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.