Adult Obesity Prevalence Maps | Overweight & Obesity | CDC

Adult Obesity Prevalence Maps | Overweight & Obesity | CDC

CDC Releases the 2018 Adult Obesity Prevalence Maps 

In September, DNPAO released the 2018 Adult Obesity Prevalence Maps. The maps show self-reported adult obesity prevalence by race, ethnicity, and location. In 2018, 9 states reported an adult obesity prevalence at or above 35%: Alabama, Arkansas, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota, and West Virginia. There are notable differences by race and ethnicity, as shown by combined data from 2016–2018.

You can read more about the causes of racial and ethnic disparities in adult obesity and what can be done in this April 2019 journal article.