Obesity rates in the U.S. climbed to about 40% of adults and 20% of youth in 2023
July 07, 2026
July 07, 2026
DALLAS, Texas, July 7 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:
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Obesity rates in the U.S. climbed to about 40% of adults and 20% of youth in 2023
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Research Highlights:
* Researchers analyzed U.S. health information from 1999 to 2023 and found that the prevalence of obesity increased from 30% to 41%, respectively.
* Severe obesity among U.S. adults rose from . . .
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Obesity rates in the U.S. climbed to about 40% of adults and 20% of youth in 2023
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Research Highlights:
* Researchers analyzed U.S. health information from 1999 to 2023 and found that the prevalence of obesity increased from 30% to 41%, respectively.
* Severe obesity among U.S. adults rose from . . .