What is well-being?
Well-being constitutes physical, mental, and social stability that extends beyond the traditional definitions of health. It is comprised of the presence of positive emotions such as happiness; the absence of negative emotions such as anxiety; satisfaction with life, fulfillment and positive functioning.1
Well-Being in New York
New York ranked at the 23rd position in the 2017 U.S. well-being rankings according to the Gallup-Sharecare Well-Being Index2
New York had an overall well-being index score of 61.7, placing it in the third quintile in comparison to other U.S. states. This well-being index score is comprised of:
2017 NYC Gallup-Sharecare Well-Being Index
