Prevalence of Obesity Among Adults and Youth: United States, 2015-2016

Overview

Journal NCHS Data Brief

Date 2017 Nov 21

PMID 29155689

Citations 1155

Authors

Craig M Hales

Margaret D Carroll

Cheryl D Fryar

Cynthia L Ogden

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Abstract

Obesity is associated with serious health risks. Monitoring obesity prevalence is relevant for public health programs that focus on reducing or preventing obesity. Between 2003–2004 and 2013–2014, there were no significant changes in childhood obesity prevalence, but adults showed an increasing trend. This report provides the most recent national estimates from 2015–2016 on obesity prevalence by sex, age, and race and Hispanic origin, and overall estimates from 1999–2000 through 2015–2016.

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