Obesity and overweight - World Health Organization (WHO)
Mar 1, 2024 · In 2022, 1 in 8 people in the world were living with obesity. Worldwide adult obesity has more than doubled since 1990, and adolescent obesity has quadrupled. In 2022, 2.5 …
Adult Obesity Facts - CDC
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 …
Obesity Facts in America - Healthline
Mar 3, 2023 · Obesity trends in the United States can be summarized as follows: Currently, 17 states have an obesity rate of over 35%. The South has the highest prevalence of obesity …
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.
Obesity | Obesity | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and …
23 states had an adult obesity prevalence at or above 35%. Prevalence varied by several factors. Obesity is influenced by many factors, including health behaviors, stress, and medical …
Definition & Facts for Adult Overweight & Obesity - NIDDK
Overweight and obesity are common among U.S. adults ages 20 and older. According to estimates based on data from the 2017–2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination …
Obesity - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jun 9, 2021 · Obesity has reached epidemic proportions globally, with at least 2.8 million people dying each year as a result of being overweight or obese. Once associated with high-income …
Obesity - World Health Organization (WHO)
Sep 30, 2024 · Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. A body mass index (BMI) over 25 is considered overweight, and …
Overview of Obesity - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Obesity is a serious, chronic disease that can inflict substantial harm to a person’s health. Learn about obesity causes and obesity health effects.
Fact Sheets | Overweight & Obesity | CDC - Centers for Disease …
What's New! Eat more, weigh less? [PDF-584KB] Obesity Fact Sheets and Brochures. Learn more...