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flag In 2024, U.S. states with 35%+ obesity rates dropped to 19, the first decline in over ten years, due to public health efforts, though funding cuts threaten progress.

flag In 2024, the number of U.S. states with obesity rates of 35% or higher dropped to 19, the first decline in over a decade, according to a Trust for America's Health report using CDC data. flag The decrease, from 23 states in 2023, is attributed to ongoing public health efforts, including nutrition assistance programs and initiatives promoting physical activity. flag While experts view the trend as cautiously promising, they warn that recent federal funding cuts, staff layoffs, and program eliminations could threaten progress. flag Researchers emphasize it’s too early to confirm a long-term shift, but the findings suggest coordinated interventions may help reduce obesity rates nationwide.

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