Sep 13, 2024 - Health
Stark obesity disparities
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The CDC is out with new data on the prevalence of obesity by state last year, including for different races and ethnicities.
Why it matters: There are stark racial disparities among obesity rates. Watch to see how closely these disparities are reflected in who gets access to new anti-obesity treatments.
The big picture: The obese patient population has grown rapidly: Last year, at least 35% of the adult population had obesity in 23 different states. Before 2013, there weren't any states with an obesity prevalence at or above 35%.
