California among healthiest states in country, according to a new study

SAN DIEGO (KSWB) -- Health and wellness have become an ubiquitous part of the California lifestyle, but exactly how healthy is the state compared to others in the United States?

A recent study using Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data conducted by the pharmaceutical intelligence company, OZMOSI, found that California was among the top 10 healthiest states in the country.

The study looked at 12 distinct criteria with data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including quality of air, obesity prevalence, physical health, activity, health conditions and behavioral habits in the states. Scores were then given based on these criteria out of 100.

California ranked eighth on the list with a total score of 70.90 out of 100, according to the study.

The Golden State's lower obesity rate and percentage of adults with high cholesterol contributed to it's overall high score, the study said, despite ...