Health in Iowa

The life expectancy of the U.S. state of Iowa was 77.7 years in 2021. Heart disease kills the most people in the state. The state is also afflicted with high levels of obesity and diabetes, costing it billions of dollars per year. Iowa's health is highlighted by its rural and agricultural nature, affecting several aspects of lifestyle in the state, and thereby health. Iowa has high levels of alcoholism among Midwestern states and the nation as a whole. According to the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, there are around 30,000 deaths in Iowa per year.

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