US EditionObesity remains high in the US, but more states are showing progress, a new report finds
The number of states with adult obesity rates over 35% dropped from 23 to 19 in 2024, reflecting progress amid ongoing concerns about federal program cuts, experts said.
- 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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For the first time in more than a decade, the number of states with obesity rates of 35% or higher has decreased, an encouraging sign that the US obesity epidemic may be improving. However, the…
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