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Obesity remains high in the US., but more states showing progress, a new report finds

Obesity remains high in the US., but more states showing progress, a new report finds
health10/16/2025

For the first time in more than a decade, the number of states with rates of obesity of 35% or more dropped

For the first time in more than a decade, the number of states with rates of obesity of 35% or more dropped, an encouraging sign that America's epidemic of excess weight might be improving. But cuts to federal staff and programs that address chronic ... [3451 chars]