"it's too soon to call it a trend,"
"this potential progress is also at risk,"
"encouraged by the new data showing progress in the fight against obesity."
"We are restructuring public health programs to eliminate waste, reduce bureaucracy, and redirect resources toward real prevention,"
Nineteen states recorded adult obesity rates of 35% or higher in 2024, down from 23 states in 2023 according to CDC BRFSS data and an analysis by Trust for America's Health. Overall obesity affects about 40% of U.S. adults and appears high but largely steady. State rates ranged from 25% in Colorado to over 40% in West Virginia. No state experienced statistically significant increases or decreases between 2023 and 2024. Recent federal funding cuts, staff layoffs, and eliminated programs could threaten continued improvement, while HHS is restructuring programs to cut waste and refocus prevention resources.
Read at Fortune
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]