New Mexico – 31.7% Obesity Rate
For some time, New Mexico had been on an optimistic trajectory. Sadly, it looks like this is no longer the case. In 2000, there had been no state with an obesity rate of more than 25 percent. These days that would be considered on the low end of things. Across the United States, one in four adults is considered obese or overweight. To fight this, the state launched various initiatives to bring down obesity, particularly among kids.
New Mexico 31.7% Obesity Rate
New York – 27.1% Obesity Rate
Sadly, obesity has become an epidemic of sorts in New York City. More than half of the adults in the Empire State are obese or overweight. According to the data, locals can suffer from obesity early on. Nearly half of the elementary school kids have an unhealthy weight. One in five kids in kindergarten in New York City has obesity, which is not a good sign at all. As well all know, obesity often leads to high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, and more.
New York 27.1% Obesity Rate