CDC finds 22 states had an adult obesity prevalence of 35% or higher in 2022

According to CDC data, 22 states had an adult obesity prevalence of 35% or higher in 2022, up from 19 in 2021 and none in 2012.
“Our updated maps send a clear message that additional support for obesity prevention and treatment is an urgent priority,” Karen Hacker, MD, MPH, director of the CDC’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, said in a press release.
According to the CDC, the data underscore the need for population-based interventions and evidence-based health care services, like medications and surgery.
The 22 states with an adult obesity

According to CDC data, 22 states had an adult obesity prevalence of 35% or higher in 2022, up from 19 in 2021 and none in 2012.
“Our updated maps send a clear message that additional support for obesity prevention and treatment is an urgent priority,” Karen Hacker, MD, MPH, director of the CDC’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, said in a press release.
According to the CDC, the data underscore the need for population-based interventions and evidence-based health care services, like medications and surgery.
The 22 states with an adult obesity