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I disagree with this list, not sure what type of data or research was used to compile this list but it does not make sense.. Just to point out a few:
First and foremost, how on earth is California on this list? California's metro centers are inundated with high-stress lifestyles, horrible traffic congestion, crime, high COL, homelessness, high drug and alcohol abuse, etc... How does this make for a good/healthy place to live? One could say the same about Washington and Oregon..
The South and Midwest are totally missing, no Florida? Frankly the list seems very bias towards the west coast..
You forgot to add horrible air and water pollution to your list.
Unfortunately, California metropolitan areas have suffered from tremendously bad air pollution since the 1950s. In the 1960s, 70s and 80s, the smog was so bad that school was occasionally cancelled.
Additionally, water quality in California is horrendous — many bays, inlets, lakes and rivers throughout the state have toxic water. The only creeks and lakes in California that are not heavily polluted are those located on snowy mountains in remote areas of the state. The water in California’s second-largest freshwater lake, Clear Lake (in Lake County), will literally kill you, if confused. And don’t even get me started on Lake Elsinore or the Salton Sea, LOL. Toxic algae blooms are more common in lakes located in arid and semi-arid regions.
California also has way, way more fast food restaurants than most states. My next-door neighbor in Long Beach dropped dead in the parking lot of Carl’s Jr. after eating lunch there.
Anecdotal personal experiences and biases aside, there are factors that illustrate CA ranking high in life expectancy tho. I already posted about the state's excellent health care system which is among the best in the nation.
I thought everyone knew California was the capital of vegan/vegetarianism and healthy eating. I'm surprised this is surprising. It's always in the top for health and fitness. It's not a new thing.
I disagree with this list, not sure what type of data or research was used to compile this list but it does not make sense.. Just to point out a few:
First and foremost, how on earth is California on this list? California's metro centers are inundated with high-stress lifestyles, horrible traffic congestion, crime, high COL, homelessness, high drug and alcohol abuse, etc... How does this make for a good/healthy place to live? One could say the same about Washington and Oregon..
The South and Midwest are totally missing, no Florida? Frankly the list seems very bias towards the west coast..
Yea cuz there's no high drug use in the Deep South
I'm baffled at California being #3. Sure we have rich suburban areas (the North Bay, the South Bay, Ventura County, Lake Tahoe), but we also have blighted inner cities and poor areas like the Central Valley with pollution and high obesity rates. McDonalds and Five Guys are as widespread here as anywhere.
Also, Colorado not being in the top 10 when fitness seems like a strong part of their culture, even (especially) in rural areas.
Bottom 5 smoking rates
Hawaii 9%
District of Columbia 9%
California 9%
Puerto Rico 8%
Utah 6%
Smoking isn't hip in California even in the poorest parts (good luck paying for the habit on a minimum wage job). Low suicide rate and middle of the road homicide rate help out California as well.
Last edited by dontbelievehim; 01-25-2023 at 11:22 PM..
I call BS on Washington and Oregon, there's no way those states known for high drug use, suicide, depression, and horrible weather (Seasonal Affective Disorder anyone?) have the longest life expectancies.
California and Hawaii makes sense, the warmer and hotter the climate, and near the ocean, the happier and healthier the people are.
Life expectancy is high because the PNW weeds out the weak like you and you move to another state. Survival of the fittest at work.
Regarding drug use, you can say the same about New England. The reality though is drug use is endemic in all of America, although some states hide them better from the tourist traps than others. Drug use is just as bad in the sunny south, my man.
Life expectancy is high because the PNW weeds out the weak like you and you move to another state. Survival of the fittest at work.
Regarding drug use, you can say the same about New England. The reality though is drug use is endemic in all of America, although some states hide them better from the tourist traps than others. Drug use is just as bad in the sunny south, my man.
Every corner of this country has drug problems, the difference is the PNW culture openly encourages and celebrates drug use, along with other forms of behavior that are considered abnormal in the rest of the country. The PNW weeds out those who don't fit into their cold, socially reserved, 'we know better than you" culture bubble and those who get weeded out are the ones who benefit.
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