Recent data suggests that around 40% of U.S. adults are obese, showing a slight decline from previous years, marking the first stabilization in over a decade.
Although the CDC's recent report indicates a small drop in obesity rates from 2020 to 2023, the overall prevalence remains above the Healthy People 2030 goal of 36.0%.
Obesity rates are notably highest among adults aged 40 to 59, reaching 46.4%, while the lowest rates are found in the 20 to 39 age group at 35.5%.
While there was a minor decrease in overall obesity rates, severe obesity is on the rise, with its prevalence increasing notably from 7.7% to 9.4%.
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