2. Mississippi
The state with the second-worst healthcare system in our country is Mississippi, with a score of 33.4 out of 100. Because it has some of the highest rates of chronic health problems such as diabetes or obesity, this state ranks second for the worst health outcomes. Mississippi is the second state after West Virginia with the highest diabetes mortality rates (41.0 deaths per 100,000 residents).
All of these low ratings regarding healthcare are caused by several factors, including high poverty rates, a high percentage of residents who are living in rural areas, and a lack of funding.
Because the population suffers from poverty, it is a lot harder for them to access healthcare services. That is why Mississippi has one of the highest uninsured population rates with a percentage of 13%.
