San Francisco Tops Ranking of Healthiest U.S. Cities But Falls Short on Healthcare Access
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San Francisco ranks as the #1 healthiest city overall due to its top scores for healthy food and green space availability, although it ranks lower for healthcare.
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Key factors making a city healthy include healthcare affordability, access to mental health support, residents eating fruits/veggies, availability of healthy restaurants, and opportunities for physical activity.
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Top standout cities excelling in specific areas include Laredo, TX for low healthcare costs; Spokane, WA for abundant mental health counselors; Portland, ME for fruit/vegetable consumption; Lubbock, TX for low cost of gym memberships.
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The ranking system weighted certain health factors as more important, like premature death rate and adult physical activity levels.
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Where you live can greatly impact how easy it is to pursue a healthy lifestyle, but individuals can prioritize wellness through check-ups, healthy eating, exercise, etc.
