Obesity | Obesity | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The serious consequences of obesity and what CDC is doing for prevention and treatment.
Adult Obesity Facts | Obesity | CDC - Centers for Disease Control …
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 Black adults and adults with less education.
Obesity Data and Statistics | Obesity | CDC - Centers for Disease ...
Dec 15, 2023 · Maps of U.S. adult obesity prevalence plus data, statistics, and research resources and findings.
New CDC Data Show Adult Obesity Prevalence Remains High
Sep 12, 2024 · New CDC population data from 2023 show that in 23 states more than one in three adults (35%) has obesity.
Consequences of Obesity | Overweight & Obesity | CDC
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 associated health problems have a significant economic impact on the US health care system.
Obesity and Overweight - Centers for Disease Control and …
Source: Obesity and Severe Obesity Prevalence in Adults: United States, August 2021–August 2023, table for Figure 1 Percent of adults age 20 and older with overweight, including obesity: 73.6% (2017-2018)
Adult Obesity Prevalence Maps | Obesity | CDC - Centers for …
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) greater than or equal to 30 ( ≥30 kg/m 2) based on self-reported weight and height. Data are …
Childhood Obesity Facts | Obesity | CDC - Centers for Disease …
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 children, and children in families with lower incomes. Health care for obesity is expensive for patients and the health care system.
Obesity, Race/Ethnicity, and COVID-19 | Overweight & Obesity | CDC
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 are available for 49 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
Evidence-Based Guidelines for Child Obesity | Obesity | CDC
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 obesity interventions.