The State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America

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What is the state of obesity in your state?

New interactive maps & data released by the Trust for America’s Health and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation-The State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America.

Some key findings of the report, based data from 2014-2015, :

• 9 of the 11 states with the highest obesity rates are in the South and 22 of the 25 states with the highest obesity rates are in the South and Midwest.
• 10 of the 12 states with the highest rates of diabetes are in the South.
• Adult obesity rates are at or above 30 percent in 29 states for Latinos and 16 states for Whites.

Why disparities in the South and among Latinos?

Latino kids have limited space to be physically active-download the issue brief for free here-and Latino kids have limited access to supermarkets and farmers’ markets-download issue brief for free here.

It is critical to look beyond individual choices when considering The State of Obesity and look to better policies for a healthier America. You can connect with others to start or support healthy change in your community to solve inequity which leads to health disparities by registering on our site.

Read about the urgency in fighting childhood obesity with physical activity here.