Ohio ranks 35th in senior health, new study finds

A new study ranked Ohio 35th in the nation for its overall senior health (Source: Ohio ranks 35th in senior care, new study finds,” Crains Cleveland Busines, May 16, 2017)

According to a recently released report from America’s Health Rankings, which is published by United Health Foundation, many of the state's strengths are in clinical care, while the health challenges facing Ohio's seniors are behaviors and lifestyle choices.

The overall 35th ranking is an improvement from the 2016 report, which put Ohio at No. 38. But for three years prior, the report ranked Ohio 30th.