Overweight, Obesity to Affect 64% of Americans by 2050

AJMC November 18, 2024
Hayden E. Klein

Key Takeaways

• By 2050, 250 million Americans are projected to have overweight or obesity, highlighting a critical public health issue.
• Obesity rates are highest among women and show significant geographic disparities, particularly in Southern states.
• The prevalence of overweight and obesity may exceed 80% among adults.
• A comprehensive approach, including legislative changes and population-level prevention measures, is essential to address the crisis.

Forecasts indicate a drastic increase in US obesity rates in the next 25 years, emphasizing the need for comprehensive public health strategies.

The US is on course for a dramatic escalation in its obesity crisis, with a new study in The Lancet projecting that more than 250 million Americans will have overweight or obesity by 2050.¹

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