Obesity Map Of America

Read cdc national center for health statistics nchs data brief from 1999 2000 through 2017 2018 the prevalence of obesity increased from 30 5 to 42 4 and the prevalence of severe obesity increased from 4 7 to 9 2.

Obesity map of america. Cdc nutrition physical activity and obesity legislation. This comes from the new obesity prevalence maps released today by the centers for disease control and prevention. A person is considered to be obese. Option a if you re not.

In 2018 nine states reported an adult obesity prevalence at or above 35 percent. Each year cdc releases the adult obesity prevalence maps for all 50 states the district of columbia and us territories. Obesity in the united states is a major health issue resulting in numerous diseases specifically increased risk of certain types of cancer coronary artery disease type 2 diabetes stroke as well as significant increases in early mortality and economic costs. More on how to use these maps.

As you can see from this map only a few states have obesity rates lower than 25. Last updated on augustus 12 2019. The maps show self reported adult obesity prevalence by race ethnicity and location. Most of the west and new england have rates between 25 and 30.

By tony 10 maanden ago 10 maanden ago. You can choose from the maps available in two ways. But the south is where obesity rates are the highest. There isn t a single state with an obesity rate under 20 percent.

Obesity is a common serious and costly disease. These states and regions include colorado hawaii and washington dc. Obesity prevalence maps adult obesity prevalence by state and territory using self reported information from the behavioral risk factor surveillance system. Policy prevention committee.

Home interactive obesity atlas country profiles presentation graphics obesity health systems obesity prevalence worldwide adults choose a map variant directly or filter based on category and type to narrow your selection. A new map released by the cdc shows obesity on a state by state basis across the us. Obesity is a medical condition in which the body fat is accumulated or amassed excessively within the human body and affects the overall physiological psychological sociological and spiritual health of an individual. This section offers obesity data maps by state and territory powerpoint slides and information about the data methodology and previous years.

Obesity in adults is divided into three categories. The obesity maps depict self reported obesity prevalence among u s. Alabama arkansas iowa kentucky louisiana mississippi missouri north dakota and west virginia.