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Obesity is highly prevalent in U.S.A – here are the shocking STATs!
Published on 30 Aug, 2007 at 21:44 in General Health | Viewed 4,951 views times | 12 Comments
Overweight and obesity are found worldwide, and the prevalence of these conditions in the United States ranks high along with other developed nations. Below are some data based on National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2001 to 2004.
Adults age 20 and older who are overweight or obese (BMI > 25)
All adults: 133.6 million (66 percent) – ABOUT 2/3rd of U.S. Adults! Women: 65 million (61.6 percent) Men: 68.3…