Obesity rates also differ among different groups. According to the CDC in 2024, Black adults had the highest obesity rates (49.9%) followed by Hispanic (45.6%), White (41.4%), and Asian (16.1%) adults. Rural areas also had higher obesity rates than urban and suburban areas. As Trust for...
The new figures come just a week after the CDC released its state map of obesity rates around the country, based on results from a different ongoing survey run by the agency, which found that more than a third of adults in 23 states were obese in 2023. That is up from no states with...
US obesity rates unchanged from a decade ago, CDC saysHigh US obesity rates have remained that way in recent years, with more than one-third of adults (35.7 percent) and nearly 17 percent of children found to be obese in 2009-2010, representing little change from 2003.GlobalPost...
Seven states now have self-reported obesity rates topping 35%, according to new data from the CDC. By comparison all states had obesity rates lower than
Cdc: State Obesity Rates Remain HighThe latest state obesity map released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that adult obesity rates have remained high across the nationFox News
communicable Diseases 2013–2025” set targets to halt the rise of obesity among young people [13], and the “WHO Comprehensive Implementation Plan on Maternal, Infant, and Young Child Nutrition” identifies as a priority stopping the increase of childhood overweight and obesity rates by 2025 [14...
We don’t know exactly why obesity—or even just carrying extra weight—seems to drive cancer rates, but one theory is that fat cells may release hormones that impact this abnormal cell growth. Poor eating habits and/or a lack of physical activity also fuels cancer risk....
"I am thrilled at the progress we’ve made over the last few years in obesity rates among our youngest Americans," she said in the CDC’s statement. On Wednesday, theFirst Lady announced rules to limit marketing of unhealthy foods in schools, such as by not allowing sugary drink makers ...
New childhood obesity rates from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show country can still do better
Obesity is often driven by biology, and it’s not something to blame yourself or your child for.</blockquote> The need for alternative solutions As obesity rates continue to rise, many people are turning to prescription medications like Ozempic for weight loss. However, these drugs come with ...