Comparatively, obesity rates in most European countries remain below 25 percent, with some nations, particularly in Southern ...

Map shows worst US cities ... A recent GlobalData report estimated that obesity caused a staggering $347.5 billion in economic costs to US businesses and employees in 2023. Those costs include ...

New data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has provided insight into the prevalence of obesity ...

Obesity prevalence did not significantly change for U.S. adults from 2013 to 2023, though the rate of severe obesity increased. The percentage of children with obesity rose annually by 0.44 ...

Separate data from the agency shows 37 states in 2023 had obesity rates among adults 18 and older that ranged from 30% to less than 40%. Obesity, defined as having a body mass index of 30 or ...