Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

Popular Topics
Explore By Region
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.
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.
The decrease, from 23 states in 2023, is attributed to ongoing public health efforts, including nutrition assistance programs and initiatives promoting physical activity.
While experts view the trend as cautiously promising, they warn that recent federal funding cuts, staff layoffs, and program eliminations could threaten progress.
Researchers emphasize it’s too early to confirm a long-term shift, but the findings suggest coordinated interventions may help reduce obesity rates nationwide.
En 2024, los estados estadounidenses con tasas de obesidad superiores al 35% cayeron a 19, la primera disminución en más de diez años, debido a los esfuerzos de salud pública, aunque los recortes de fondos amenazan el progreso.