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5 states with the highest rates of obesity

Slideshow October 29, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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A state-by-state analysis of adult obesity rates reveals both good and bad news. The number of states with rates above 35% declined for the first time to 19 in 2024, down from 23 the previous year. However, recent federal actions may put this progress at risk.

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