{Political_Views} Now lets see.

The old Confederate States and border states which always seem to want to do it their way. So lets see how they fare in today's America.

 

Alabama; Higest rate of stroke 3.8 percent tied with Oklahoma.

 

Arkansas; Worst average credit score (636)

 

Georgia;  Highest rate of influenza

 

Kansas; poorest health based on highest average number of limited activity days per month 3.5 days.

 

Kentucky; most cancer deaths 227 per 100 thousand people. Also has the highest rate of tobacco smokers 25.6%

 

Louisiana; highest rate of gonorrhea 264.4 cases per 100 people.

 

Mississippi (real winner here) Highest rate of obesity 35.3% of total population. Highest rate of child poverty 31.9%. Highest infant mortality rate 10.3%. Lowest median household income $35,078. Highest teen birth rate 71.9 per 1000 aged 15 to 19. Highest overall rate of STD's.

 

Missouri; higest rate of bankruptcy 700 of every 100 thousand.

 

North Carolina; lowest average teacher salary

 

Oklahoma; highest rate of female incareration.

 

South Carolina; highest percentage of Mobile homes 18.8%

 

Tennessee; chosen most corrupt state by the Justic Department and several publications.

 

Texas; lowest high school graduation rate 78.3%

 

Virginia; highest number of alchol related  driving

deaths

 

West Virginia; highest rate of heart attack 6.5% of population