Between the lines: Racial disparities persist, with 41.8% of Black Pennsylvanians and 32.9% of Latino Pennsylvanians self-reporting obesity in 2020.
To compare, 31.3% of white Pennsylvanians are obese.
Context: Obesity is measured by body mass index, which is calculated with an individual's weight and height. A BMI of 30 or higher is considered obese.
Zoom out: Nationwide, one in five adults are living with obesity — with Mississippi ranking the highest at 39.7%. Colorado had the lowest rate, 24.2%, last year.
Meanwhile, children and teens gained weight at an "alarming" rate during the pandemic, according to CDC officials.