Policygenius Data Reveals the Healthiest & Unhealthiest States in America
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Policygenius analyzed the results of anonymized life insurance applications from
Just 5.7% of people in
Rounding out the top ten healthiest states were
Policygenius also looked at states where specific health conditions are above or below the national average, and the financial impact of different conditions.
Life insurance applicants in
Applicants in
Life insurance applicants overall (as compared to entire
Smoking has the highest impact on life insurance premiums (342% more than average rate), while high cholesterol has the lowest impact (31% more).
"This data shows how much a healthy lifestyle can help a consumer save on life insurance,"
Methodology: Policygenius and the data analysis team at Priceonomics reviewed two years worth of anonymized internal data of life insurance applicants. We also used figures from national organizations including the
About Policygenius: Policygenius is an independent online insurance marketplace helping people get the coverage they need - and feel good about it. We want people to feel informed about what they're shopping for, so we get rid of all the jargon and actually make personal finance fun. And when it's time to shop for and buy coverage for any aspect of life - from health and life insurance to pet and renters insurance - consumers feel ready.
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