Hear this out loudPauseHawaii's No. 1 ranking comes from various factors, including a relatively low obesity rate, a large percentage of adults engaging in leisure-time physical activites, a relatively low percentage of adults with high cholesterol and good eating habits.
What makes Hawaii healthy?
Hear this out loudPauseLow humidity, cooling trade winds, and a lack of industrial pollution make Hawaii's air quality the best in the nation. Hawaii's water is clean and adequate for the state's domestic, business and agricultural needs. Water is filtered by the islands' porous lava rock in a 25-year rain-to-tap cycle.
What is the biggest health problem in Hawaii?
Stats of the State of Hawaii
| HI Leading Causes of Death, 2017 | Deaths | Rate*** |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Heart Disease | 2,575 | 129.8 |
| 2. Cancer | 2,456 | 128.6 |
| 3. Stroke | 764 | 37.5 |
| 4. Flu/Pneumonia | 637 | 29.6 |
Is obesity a problem in Hawaii?
Hear this out loudPauseThe study, by Consumer Protect, found Hawaii to be the 49th most obese state in America, with 23.8% of its adult population struggling with obesity. The District of Columbia was No. 50 and Colorado, No. 51, with only 23% and 22.6% of obese adults, respectively.
What diseases are Hawaiians prone to?
Hear this out loudPauseSome leading causes of death among Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders include: cancer, heart disease, unintentional injuries (accidents), stroke and diabetes. Some other health conditions and risk factors that are prevalent among Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders are hepatitis B, HIV/AIDS, and tuberculosis.
Why are people in Hawaii so healthy?
What is the #1 healthiest place to live in the US?
San FranciscoHear this out loudPauseSan Francisco is officially the healthiest city in America.
Are people living in Hawaii happier?
Hear this out loudPauseTop 10 happiest states in AmericaHawaii is the No. 2 happiest state in the U.S. and ranked the highest for emotional and physical well-being. It also has the lowest rate of adult depression and the fourth-lowest divorce rate.
Is it OK to drink Hawaii tap water?
Hear this out loudPauseYes, it is safe to drink and use tap water on the island of Oʻahu including in Waikīkī. The Board of Water Supply in Hawaiʻi works in conjunction with State and Federal agencies, such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Hawaiʻi State Department of Health, to ensure the water in Hawaiʻi is safe to drink.
Why are so many Native Hawaiians obese?
Hear this out loudPauseLifestyle and socioeconomic factors are often associated with the higher prevalence of obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease in Native Hawaiians, but new research has found that Polynesian genetic ancestry also elevates the risk for certain chronic ailments.
Why are so many Hawaiians obese?
Hear this out loudPauseNutrient transmission (change in diet) is the primary cause of the obesity epidemic in the Pacific Islands, with a high amount of imported foods high in salt and fat content grow.