A new report by NiceRX shows significant differences in obesity rates between states. Obesity puts people at a higher risk of several illnesses and diseases. A healthy weight is an essential factor to overall health.
Mississippi Ranked Most Obese
The Magnolia State comes in dead last, with 39.7% of individuals self-reporting they are obese. Mississippi also ranks last in life expectancy among adults at 74.4 years. The next obese states are West Virginia, Alabama and Louisiana.
Most Obese States
- Mississippi | 39.7%
- West Virginia | 39.1%
- Alabama | 39.0%
- Louisiana | 38.1%
- Indiana | 36.8%
- Kentucky | 36.6%
- Deleware | 36.5%
- Iowa | 36.5%
- Arkansas | 36.4%
- Oklahoma | 36.4%
Least Obese States
There are many states with sub 30% population that is obese. Let's take a look at those healthy states.
- Colorado | 24.2%
- Massachusetts | 24.4%
- Hawaii | 24.5%
- New York | 26.3%
- Vermont | 26.3%
- Washington | 28.0%
- Oregon | 28.1%
- Florida | 28.4%
- Montana | 28.5%
- Utah | 28.6%
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