Obesity Prevalence in US by State from 2014

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Here is a summary and map of obesity prevalence in the US by state as of 2014 from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

They found that:

• No state had a prevalence of obesity less than 20%.
• 5 states and the District of Columbia had a prevalence of obesity between 20% and <25%.
• 23 states, Puerto Rico, and Guam had a prevalence of obesity between 25% and <30%.
• 19 states had a prevalence of obesity between 30% and <35%.
• 3 states (Arkansas, Mississippi and West Virginia) had a prevalence of obesity of 35% or greater.

Source of the Data

The data were collected through the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), an ongoing, state-based, telephone interview survey conducted by state health departments with assistance from CDC.

Height and weight data used in the BMI calculations were self-reported.

Reference

Available at:
http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/prevalence-maps.html

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