6) Vermont
When a person faces food insecurity in their lives they are more likely to become stressed. Vermont has been fortunately to have very low rates of food insecurity, estimated between 4% and 14%, throughout the state. This has allowed for the residents to be less stressed than areas where food shortages are prevalent. Food is a necessity for survival and can become a major stressor in people’s lives when this resources is in short supply. When people no longer have to worry about where their next meal is coming from, they are able to take a load off of their plate and relax. Overall, Vermont has had low levels of food shortages which may be a causing factor for the lowered stress in this state.
