Weight Loss Management

Obesity Prevalence in 2016 by Education and Age

• Obesity decreased by level of education. Adults without a high school degree or equivalent had the highest self-reported obesity (35.5%), followed by high school graduates (32.3%), adults with some college (31.0%), and college graduates (22.2%).
• Young adults were half as likely to have obesity as middle-aged adults. Adults aged 18-24 had the lowest self-reported obesity (17.3%) compared to adults aged 45-54 years who had the highest prevalence (35.1%).
• Obesity Prevalence in 2016 Varies Across States and Territories
• All states had more than 20% of adults with obesity.
• 20% to less than 25% of adults had obesity in 3 states (Colorado, Hawaii, and Massachusetts) and the District of Columbia.
• 25% to less than 30% of adults had obesity in 22 states and Guam.
• 30% to less than 35% of adults had obesity in 20 states, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands.
• 35% or more adults had obesity