HONOLULU (KHON2) -- A new study has been published that examines each state and how their healthcare for women compare. Hawaiʻi is ranked #2 for women’s overall health in the United States. That puts us just behind Massachusetts. This ranking is based on a study that looked at 18 differe nt metrics to compare the 50 states. These metrics included things like health care policies, safety and living standards, such as life expectancy and access to health care. The study also showed that Hawaiʻi excels in many areas and highlighted that Hawaiʻi is one of the best places for women to live and thrive. One of the key factors that contributed to Hawaiʻi’s high ranking is its health and living standards. We were scored as the best in the nation. This includes a high life expectancy for women, fewer women without health insurance and a high percentage of women who report having good health. Hawaiʻi also performs well in areas like physical activity levels and preventive health care, which includes screenings for breast cancer and cervical cancer. When it comes to health care policies and support systems, Hawaiʻi ranks in the top 5. This means the state has good access to women’s hospitals, offers better overall health care options and has a higher percentage of women with personal health care providers. Another positive for Hawaiʻi is that fewer women in the state report not being able to afford a doctor’s visit compared to other states. Hawaiʻi is also a safer place for women to live. While it ranks 10th for safety overall, its ranking for domestic violence support services and health care policies is quite strong, and this contributes to a lower rate of women who face violence or abuse. Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You The state’s suicide and depression rates are also lower than in many other states, which is a positive sign for overall well-being. In addition to its great ranking, Hawaiʻi stands out because of its approach to supporting women. The state has a wide variety of charities and wellness programs, and its health care system focuses on keeping women healthy through preventive care and easy access to health services. These factors make Hawaiʻi one of the top places in the U.S. for women’s health. Here’s a list of the standout points about Hawaiʻi from the study on women’s health: Overall rank: #2 for women’s health in the U.S., just behind Massachusetts. Health and living standards: Ranked #1 for Health & Living Standards, meaning women in Hawaiʻi have excellent life expectancy and good overall health. Hawaiʻi has a high percentage of women who report having good or better health. The state also performs well in physical activity and preventive health care, like screenings for breast and cervical cancer. Health care policies and support systems: Ranked #4 in this category, indicating strong health care options for women. Access to women’s hospitals and health care providers is good. Fewer women in Hawaiʻi report being unable to afford doctor’s visits compared to other states. Safety: Hawaiʻi ranks #10 for safety, with low rates of domestic violence and good support services available. The suicide and depression rates for women are lower than many other states. Support services: Hawaiʻi ranks highly for domestic violence support services, helping ensure women have the help they need in crisis situations. Affordable health care: Hawaiʻi does well in providing affordable health care, with fewer women unable to afford a doctor’s visit compared to other states. You can click here to read the full report. Get news on the go with KHON 2GO, KHON's morning podcast, every morning at 8 Hawaiʻi’s strong rankings in these categories highlight the state as a leader in supporting women’s health and well-being. ...read more read less