The prevalence of physical inactivity among U.S. adults was calculated from 2015-18 self-reported data acquired by the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.
10 states with highest inactivity rates
1. Mississippi — 33 percent of adults are physically inactive
2. Arkansas — 32.5 percent
3. Kentucky — 32.2 percent
4. Alabama — 31 percent
5. Louisiana — 30.9 percent
6. Oklahoma — 30.2 percent
7. Tennessee — 30 percent
8. West Virginia — 29.8 percent
9. New Jersey — 28.7 percent
10. Georgia — 28.5 percent
10 states with lowest inactivity rates
1. Colorado — 17.3 percent
2. Washington — 18.3 percent
3. Utah — 18.6 percent
4. Oregon — 19.2 percent
5. Alaska — 20.3 percent
6. California — 20.4 percent
7. Vermont — 20.5 percent
8. Minnesota — 21.2 percent
9. Wisconsin — 21.4 percent
10. Idaho — 21.5 percent
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