Honorable Mention: Arizona – 29.5% Obesity Rate
Sadly, 29.5 percent of people living in Arizona are obese. Thanks to the state government’s efforts, it is probably somewhat better than the number has plateaued. It could still be so much better, though. Thanks to its proximity to our neighbor, the local food have a lot of strong Mexican influences. This could explain why it has been so difficult for locals to reduce the rate of obesity.
Honorable Mention Arizona – 29.5% Obesity Rate
Honorable Mention: Oregon – 29.4% Obesity Rate
When it comes to the topic of Oregon, it is easy to envision the great outdoors. This is why it surprises so many people to hear that it has higher rates of obesity than its neighbors! The state has been working hard to flatten the curve, but it has not done much. At any rate, the health promotion manager of the state gave this statement to the local media outlets: “We’ve been able to stay pretty flat, which was our intention given the resources that we have to address obesity.”
Honorable Mention Oregon – 29.4% Obesity Rate
