Obesity is becoming more prevalent in a growing number of states, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The information shows that in 22 states in 2022 at least 35% of adults were obese — an increase from 19 states in 2021.
The CDC noted that 10 years ago, there were no states that had an adult obesity prevalence at or above 35%.
The data is from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, an interview survey conducted by the CDC and state health departments.
Survey participants were considered to have obesity if their body mass index was at least 30.
Obesity was most common in Louisiana, Oklahoma and West Virginia, where more than 40% of adults were obese.
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