Seattle had the lowest rate of diabetes, people who smoke and adults who report being physically inactive in the Forbes analysis. SEATTLE — Seattle is among the five healthiest major cities in the United States, according to a new analysis from Forbes Advisor. Forbes analyzed the 46 most populated cities in the country across eight categories: rate of heart disease deaths, rate of opioid overdoses, diabetes rate, high blood pressure rate, binge drinking rate, obesity rate, smoking rate and rate of adults who report physical inactivity. Seattle had the lowest percentage of diabetes, lowest rate of adults who reported smoking, and lowest rate of people who reported physical inactivity among the cities studied. Also coming in the top five healthiest cities were San Diego and Denver.

Source: Forbes November 14, 2024 16:16 UTC