The serious consequences of obesity and what CDC is doing for prevention and treatment.

Jan 23, 2024 · Obesity is a common, serious, and costly chronic disease. In the United States, 1 in 5 children and 2 in 5 adults have obesity. CDC’s Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and …

May 14, 2024 · Obesity is a serious, common, and costly chronic disease. More than 2 in 5 U.S. adults have obesity. Obesity affects some groups more than others, including non-Hispanic …

Dec 15, 2023 · Maps of U.S. adult obesity prevalence plus data, statistics, and research resources and findings.

Sep 12, 2024 · The CDC 2023 Adult Obesity Prevalence Maps for 48 states, the District of Columbia, and 3 U.S. territories show the proportion of adults with a body mass index (BMI) …

Sep 12, 2024 · New CDC population data from 2023 show that in 23 states more than one in three adults (35%) has obesity.

Apr 2, 2024 · Approximately 1 in 5 U.S. children and adolescents have obesity. Obesity affects some groups more than others, including adolescents, Hispanic and non-Hispanic Black …

Jul 15, 2022 · People who have obesity, compared to those with a healthy weight, are at increased risk for many serious diseases and health conditions. In addition, obesity and its …

May 7, 2024 · Many professional associations offer evidence-based guidelines for comprehensive care for children with obesity. The guidelines include obesity screening and referral to effective …

Feb 5, 2024 · The 2021 CDC Adult Obesity Prevalence Maps show the prevalence of self-reported adult obesity using data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. Data …