This statistic depicts the overweight and obesity rates for adults and children in the United States in 2011-2012. In that year, 34.9 percent of all adults in the United States were obese. Overweight and obesity can increase risk of developing many chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Share of adult and childhood obesity in the United States in 2011-2012
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State of Obesity. (September 23, 2015). Share of adult and childhood obesity in the United States in 2011-2012 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/505986/adult-and-childhood-obesity-share-in-the-us/
State of Obesity. "Share of adult and childhood obesity in the United States in 2011-2012." Chart. September 23, 2015. Statista. Accessed July 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/505986/adult-and-childhood-obesity-share-in-the-us/
State of Obesity. (2015). Share of adult and childhood obesity in the United States in 2011-2012. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: July 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/505986/adult-and-childhood-obesity-share-in-the-us/
State of Obesity. "Share of Adult and Childhood Obesity in The United States in 2011-2012." Statista, Statista Inc., 23 Sep 2015, https://www.statista.com/statistics/505986/adult-and-childhood-obesity-share-in-the-us/
State of Obesity, Share of adult and childhood obesity in the United States in 2011-2012 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/505986/adult-and-childhood-obesity-share-in-the-us/ (last visited July 22, 2024)
Share of adult and childhood obesity in the United States in 2011-2012 [Graph], State of Obesity, September 23, 2015. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/505986/adult-and-childhood-obesity-share-in-the-us/