Here Are The 10 Unhealthiest Counties In Colorado
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Yesterday, we took a look at the 15 healthiest counties in Colorado. Today, we will look at the other side of the spectrum, with the 10 unhealthiest counties (via County Health Rankings & Roadmaps.) **Note: There are many factors that went into determining these lists, and not all statistics are listed on this post. You can find the complete list here.**
Cities Include: Gardner, Badito, and Walsenburg (pictured) // Premature Deaths: 10,916 (Colorado Average: 5,756) // Adult Smokers: 31% (Colorado Average: 17%) // Adult Obesity: 20% (Colorado Average: 20%) // Preventable Hospital Stays: 52 (Colorado Average: 38)
Cities Include: Blanca, Chama, and San Luis (pictured) // Premature Deaths: 11,968 (Colorado Average: 5,756) // Adult Smokers: 19% (Colorado Average: 17%) // Adult Obesity: 22% (Colorado Average: 20%) // Preventable Hospital Stays: 61 (Colorado Average: 38)
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Cities Include: Trinidad (pictured) // Premature Deaths: 10,847 (Colorado Average: 5,756) // Adult Smokers: 30% (Colorado Average: 17%) // Adult Obesity: 23% (Colorado Average: 20%) // Preventable Hospital Stays: 69 (Colorado Average: 38)
Cities Include: Manassa, Sanford, and Conejos (pictured) // Premature Deaths: 9,363 (Colorado Average: 5,756) // Adult Smokers: 21% (Colorado Average: 17%) // Adult Obesity: 19% (Colorado Average: 20%) // Preventable Hospital Stays: 41 (Colorado Average: 38)
Cities Include: Monte Vista, Center, and Del Norte (pictured) // Premature Deaths: 9,151 (Colorado Average: 5,756) // Adult Smokers: 20% (Colorado Average: 17%) // Adult Obesity: 24% (Colorado Average: 20%) // Preventable Hospital Stays: 60 (Colorado Average: 38)
Cities Include: Fort Lyon, Hasty, and Las Animas (pictured) // Premature Deaths: 8,993 (Colorado Average: 5,756) // Adult Smokers: 27% (Colorado Average: 17%) // Adult Obesity: 24% (Colorado Average: 20%) // Preventable Hospital Stays: 99 (Colorado Average: 38)
Cities Include: Two Buttes, Walsh, and Springfield (pictured) // Premature Deaths: 10,558 (Colorado Average: 5,756) // Adult Smokers: Unavailable (Colorado Average: 17%) // Adult Obesity: 21% (Colorado Average: 20%) // Preventable Hospital Stays: 86 (Colorado Average: 38)
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Cities Include: Rocky Ford, Swink, and La Junta (pictured) // Premature Deaths: 9,257 (Colorado Average: 5,756) // Adult Smokers: 20% (Colorado Average: 17%) // Adult Obesity: 27% (Colorado Average: 20%) // Preventable Hospital Stays: 82 (Colorado Average: 38)
Cities Include: Boone, Rye, and Pueblo (pictured) // Premature Deaths: 8,686 (Colorado Average: 5,756) // Adult Smokers: 23% (Colorado Average: 17%) // Adult Obesity: 27% (Colorado Average: 20%) // Preventable Hospital Stays: 40 (Colorado Average: 38)
Cities Include: Hooper, Mosca, and Alamosa (pictured) // Premature Deaths: 8,496 (Colorado Average: 5,756) // Adult Smokers: 17% (Colorado Average: 17%) // Adult Obesity: 21% (Colorado Average: 20%) // Preventable Hospital Stays: 42 (Colorado Average: 38)
Are you surprised by any of the counties on this list?
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