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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
- High percentage of older adults with a dedicated health care provider
- High flu vaccination rate
- Low prevalence of physical inactivity
Challenges
- High prevalence of frequent mental distress
- High prevalence of obesity
- High preventable hospitalization rate
Highlights
- Frequent mental distress increased 61% from 6.6% to 10.6% of adults ages 65+ between 2011 and 2020
- Avoided care due to cost decreased 49% from 7.2% to 3.7% of adults ages 65+ between 2016 and 2020
- Obesity increased 21% from 29.5% to 35.6% of adults ages 65+ between 2011 and 2020

