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U.S. adult obesity nearly doubled since 1990, reaching 42.5% in 2022 and projected to hit 46.9% by 2035, with significant racial and regional disparities.
Obesity among U.S. adults has more than doubled since 1990, rising from 19.3% to 42.5% by 2022, affecting 107 million people, and is projected to reach 46.9%, or 126 million, by 2035.
Disparities persist, with non-Hispanic Black women at 56.9% in 2022, and regional rates highest in the Midwest and South.
California’s obesity growth is expected to lag nationally due to existing public health policies, though access to treatment is declining for low-income residents.
Experts stress the need for targeted interventions to address inequities and reduce risks of heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic conditions.
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La obesidad de los adultos estadounidenses casi se ha duplicado desde 1990, alcanzando el 42,5% en 2022 y se prevé que alcance el 46,9% para 2035, con importantes disparidades raciales y regionales.