06-18-2007, 09:28 AM
In fairness to the study cited by the Star Bulletin, access to health care was a big factor but one of 32 criteria used by the ranking. I guess there is something to be said for a lifestyle with a diet built around seafood, fruits, vegetables and plenty of aloha spirit. Here is a link where you can find the actual study.
http://www.commonwealthfund.org/publicat..._id=494551
http://www.commonwealthfund.org/publicat..._id=494551
Larry