US EditionObesity remains high in the US, but more states are showing progress, a new report finds
Nineteen states had adult obesity rates of 35% or higher in 2024, down from 23 the year before, but federal funding cuts could threaten this progress, experts warn.
- The number of U.S. states with obesity rates of 35% or higher dropped from 23 to 19 in 2024, marking a significant change, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention .
- Obesity affects about 40% of the U.S. population, and 19 states reported rates over 35%, ranging from a low of 25% in Colorado to over 40% in West Virginia, based on the CDC's latest analysis.
- Dr. J. Nadine Gracia stated that while the decline in obesity rates is positive, 'it's too soon to call it a trend,' highlighting risks from funding cuts.
- A U.S. Health and Human Services spokesman expressed encouragement about progress in fighting obesity, stating, 'We are restructuring public health programs to eliminate waste.
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