New Hampshire – 31.8% Obesity Rate
New Hampshire is in a rather dire state: nearly two out of three adults are overweight or obese, and over a quarter of the children. The only good thing to say is that this rate has held steady for at least five years now. To begin reversing this deadly trend, it is clear that action needs to be taken by governments, the food industry, and individuals. Despite the proportion, only 9 percent of New Hampshire adults suffer from diabetes or conditions related to obesity.
New Hampshire 31.8% Obesity Rate
New Jersey – 27.7% Obesity Rate
New Jersey appears to be faring better than most of the nation when it comes to obesity. That’s not to say they do well. New Jersey is slowly getting heavier, just like all the other states. The state, however, is taking some serious action to remedy the issue. An initiative was created in 2020 to improve the overall health of New Jersey residents. To encourage healthier lifestyle choices,’ Healthy New Jersey 2020′ aims to achieve different health-centered goals by the end of the year.
New Jersey – 27.7% Obesity Rate
