The United States and Its Struggle with Obesity (Infographic)

Obesity is one of the biggest health concerns in communities across America. In fact, about 70 percent of county officials rank it as a leading problem where they live. These communities are also concerned about factors related to obesity including nutrition, physical activity, heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes.

Obesity rates vary from state-to-state but are still high nationwide. Across the United States, more than one in three adults and one in six children are obese. Adult obesity rates range from a high of 37.7 in Louisiana to a low of 22.3 in Colorado. Childhood rates are highest in Mississippi (21.7 percent) and lowest in Oregon (9.9 percent).

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