Top 10 states for gender equality: Health

States in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic region have fewer gender disparities in several metrics, including physical health, mental health and healthcare coverage, according to an Aug. 25 analysis from U.S. News & World Report.

The gender equality "health" category identifies gender disparities in three metrics: physical health, mental health, and healthcare coverage. 

Nationally, 91 percent of women reported having some form of healthcare coverage, while men reported at 87 percent. Alternatively, men reported experiencing fewer days of mental distress than women. 

Here are the 10 states with the highest overall ranking, according to the analysis:

1. Illinois
   
   
2. Texas
   
   
3. New Jersey
   
   
4. Hawaii
   
   
5. South Dakota
   
   
6. Virginia
   
   
7. Oklahoma
   
   
8. Georgia
   
   
9. New York
   
   
10. Maine
    
    

Here are the 10 states with the lowest overall ranking, according to the analysis:

1. Alabama
   
   
2. Montana
   
   
3. Tennessee
   
   
4. Mississippi
   
   
5. Kentucky
   
   
6. Louisiana
   
   
7. Arkansas
   
   
8. Michigan
   
   
9. Alaska
   
   
10. South Carolina