According to a new map that shows what every state is “worst” at, Alabama has the highest rate of stroke in the country (3.8%). That alarming stat was gleaned from AmericasHealthRankings.org.
But, I suppose it could be worse — much worse, actually.
Washington state reported the “most cases of besteality,” and were recognized on the map accordingly.
Which reminds me…
With the Alabama legislature going back into session next week, will 2014 be the year that “The Craig Ford Bestiality Act” passes?
A few other disturbing details of the United States of Shame can be found below.
Colorado: highest rate of cocaine use per capita (3.9 percent total population)
Mississippi: highest rate of obesity (35.3 percent of total population)
BONUS facts: Mississippi ranks last in the most number of categories. These include highest rate of child poverty (31.9 percent), highest rate of infant mortality (10.3 percent) lowest median household income ($35,078), highest teen birth rate (71.9 per 1,000 women aged 15 to 19) and highest overall rate of STDs.
Pennsylvania: highest rate of arson deaths (55.56 annually)
South Dakota: highest rate of forcible rape 76.5 per 100,000
Tennessee: chosen most corrupt state by The Daily Beast
Texas: lowest high school graduation rate (78.3 percent)
Utah: highest rate of of online porn subscriptions
One state they got wrong though is Idaho. How could you possibly be “worst” when you have the weakest government influence?
To get the details on what the rest of the country is worst at, check out the full explanation of the United States of Shame chart.
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