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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 31% of the U.S. population is defined as “obese.” This includes almost 35% of all adults. Obesity is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of over 30.
A study by RentApplication.com using the data from the CDC determined the top 10 most overweight cities in the United States. The study also noted that overweight or obese people spend 42% more on healthcare each year. This amounts to $147 billion annually with childhood obesity allotting for over $14 billion. RentApplication.com compiled the report by ranking cities with populations of at least 50,000 people.
In the Latino population, 42% of Latino adults are classified as obese. Latino children are also plagued by obesity, as 22.4% between the ages 2 to 19 are obese. All but one city in the top 10 (and also the top 20) is located in the southern United States. Health issues associated with obesity include heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes.
Top 10 Overweight Cities in the United States
#10 Huntington, W.Va. — 39% (1.21% Latino)
#9 Lumberton, N.C. — 39% (11.01% Latino)
#8 Rocky Mount, N.C. — 39.2% (3.3% Latino)
#7 Pine Bluff, Ark. — 39.2% (1.4% Latino)
#6 Houma, La. — 39.4% (5.01% Latino)
#5 Roanoke Rapids, N.C. — 39.5% (2.99% Latino)
#4 Saginaw, Mich. — 39.7% (14.48% Latino)
#3 Hammond, La. — 40.2% (4.17% Latino)
#2 Orangeburg, S.C. — 41% (1.5% Latino)
#1 Opelousas, La. — 42.3% (1% Latino)
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By The Numbers
25.1
percent
of Latinos remain without health insurance coverage
