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University of New England: Michele Polacsek Comments on Maine's Obesity Rate in 'NEWS CENTER Maine' Report
September 16, 2019
BIDDEFORD, Maine, Sept. 16 -- The University of New England issued the following news release:

Americans are getting heavier according to a recently released study that ranks states for obesity rates.

Maine is listed as a having the highest obesity rate in New England at 30.4%. New Hampshire is a close second at 29.6%. Overall, Maine is tied with Virginia for the 28th spot of 50 states in adult obesity rates.

Michele Polacsek, Ph.D., M.H.S., professor in t . . .

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