The obesity problem in America continues to be a major issue. In 2022, almost 34% of U.S. adults had a body mass index of 30 or above, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The percentage has increased from around 28% ten years ago.
Also, a smaller number of states are experiencing relatively low rates of obesity. In 2022, the CDC estimates that only seven states had an adult population with an obesity rate under 30%, when taking into account the age of the individuals. This is a decrease from 16 states in 2019. The estimates are based on self-reported height and weight from survey respondents.
Obesity is linked to several health problems like heart disease, stroke, and Type 2 diabetes. These conditions can reduce a person’s lifespan. Obesity rates are a measure used in the public health section of the U.S. News Best States analysis. The most recent analysis was released in May 2023 and is based on data from 2021.
Here are the 10 states with the lowest rates of adult obesity in 2022, based on the latest data from the CDC. To understand how states are evaluated for the Best States rankings, you can find more information in our methodology.
US States With the Lowest Obesity Rates
- Colorado with Obesity rate: 24.9%
- Vermont with Obesity rate: 26.4%
- Massachusetts with Obesity rate: 26.8%
- Hawaii with Obesity rate: 26.9%
- California with Obesity rate: 26.9%
- New Jersey with Obesity rate: 28.8%
- New Hampshire with Obesity rate: 29.8%
- New York with Obesity rate: 30%
- Connecticut with Obesity rate: 30.4%
- Montana with Obesity rate: 30.6%
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Conclusion
In 2022, 34% of U.S. adults had a body mass index of 30 or above, an increase from 28% ten years ago. Only seven states had an obesity rate under 30%, a decrease from 16 in 2019. Obesity is linked to health problems like heart disease, stroke, and Type 2 diabetes.
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