U.S. News August 8, 2024
The South is home to many of the counties with the highest rates of adult obesity, based on data used in U.S. News’ Healthiest Communities analysis.
America’s Obesity Problem
Obesity in the U.S. is more than just an individual public health concern: The issue equates to a full-blown epidemic.
The median prevalence of obesity among adults in the U.S. was nearly 34% in 2022, according to data available through the Centers for Disease Control...