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What are the most stressed states in America?

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WalletHub compared the 50 states across 40 key indicators of stress, ranging from average hours worked per week to personal bankruptcy rate to share of adults getting adequate sleep. The states with the most stress measures are:

1. Louisiana

2. Mississippi

3. Arkansas

4. Kentucky

5. West Virginia

6. New Mexico

7. Alabama

8. Nevada

9. Alaska

10. Oklahoma

Source: WalletHub. Tennessee ranked No. 13 and Georgia ranked No. 15 among the 50 states