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America’s Heath Rankings charts are available for you to download for use in PowerPoint presentations, handouts, or wherever you choose! In the top right corner of any chart, press the download icon.
You can also share a single chart, a whole measure, or a State page to Facebook or Twitter by looking for the share icon in the top right corner of a chart or an entire web page.
Strengths
- Low prevalence of excessive drinking
- High flu vaccination coverage
- High prevalence of seniors with a dedicated provider
Challenges
- High prevalence of food insecurity
- High early death rate
- High percentage of seniors living in poverty
Highlights
- In the past four years, dental visits increased 5% from 50.3% to 53.0% of adults ages 65+
- In the past three years, poverty decreased 14% from 14.3% to 12.3% of adults ages 65+
- In the past two years, SNAP reach decreased 11% from 65.2 to 58.2 participants per 100 adults ages 60+ in poverty
- In the past two years, flu vaccination coverage decreased 8% from 66.6% to 61.5% of adults ages 65+
- In the past two years, frequent mental distress increased 12% from 7.4% to 8.3% of adults ages 65+
- In the past year, community support increased 10% from $188 to $207 per adult ages 60+ in poverty

