6. Connecticut

Connecticut is among the healthiest states for its low smoking rates (5th), lack of obese citizens (7th) and high vaccine coverage (2nd).

But the state, which dropped two spots from last year's ranking, could improve its moderate high school graduation rates (28th) and reduce its levels of air pollution (23rd) if it wants to move higher on next year's report.

Last year: 4

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