Obesity By State Map
The obesity prevalence maps and interactive databases are provided in this section.
Obesity by state map. This comes from the new obesity prevalence maps released today by the centers for disease control and prevention. According to the organization west virginia followed closely behind by mississippi and oklahoma is the most obese in the u s with roughly 38 percent of adults in the state struggling with. Suggested citation centers for disease control and prevention national center for chronic disease prevention and health promotion division of nutrition physical activity and obesity data trend and maps online. Obesity in adults is divided into three categories.
The cdc defines an adult a person aged 20 years or greater with a body mass index bmi of 30 or greater as obese and an adult with a bmi of 25 0 to 29 9 as overweight. The prevalence of obesity was 42 4 in 2017 2018. Obesity prevalence maps adult obesity prevalence by state and territory using self reported information from the behavioral risk factor surveillance system. In 2018 nine states reported an adult obesity prevalence at or above 35 percent.
The obesity maps offer state and territory level estimates of the u s. The south 33 6 and the midwest 33 1 had the highest prevalence of obesity followed by the northeast 28 0 and the west 26 9. National includes 50 states and the district of columbia. 35 or more adults had obesity in 9 states alabama arkansas iowa kentucky louisiana mississippi missouri north dakota and west virginia.
Visitors can examine data by demographics such as. 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. Categories include breastfeeding fruits and vegetables physical activity sugar drinks television watching and obesity weight. Alabama arkansas iowa kentucky louisiana mississippi missouri north dakota and west virginia.
This interactive database provides national and state level data about the health status and behaviors of americans as well as environmental or policy supports. The map shows that in nine states alabama arkansas iowa kentucky louisiana mississippi missouri north dakota and west virginia adult obesity is at or above 35 per cent. A map of the u s. Obesity is a common serious and costly disease.