{"id":10600,"date":"2020-04-18T11:00:20","date_gmt":"2020-04-18T15:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=10600"},"modified":"2026-03-27T15:21:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T19:21:52","slug":"obesity-statistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/news\/obesity-statistics\/","title":{"rendered":"Overweight and obesity statistics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obesity<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a medical condition characterized by having too much body fat, which can cause health problems and complications. Learning more about obesity is a helpful first step toward managing the condition and living a healthier life. Let&#8217;s take a look at some obesity statistics, ways to treat obesity, and how to help prevent it.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-obesity\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is obesity?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obesity is a medical condition that happens when someone has an excessive amount of body fat. Having too much body fat can increase the risk of health problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthcare providers can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK541070\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diagnose obesity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> based on body mass index (BMI), waist circumference measurements, and other symptoms. BMI is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/bmi\/adult-calculator\/bmi-categories.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">calculated by<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> taking a person\u2019s body weight in kilograms and dividing it by their height squared (in meters). A BMI of 30 or higher often indicates obesity. Moreover, a waist measurement of 35 inches or more for women and 40 inches or more for men may also indicate obesity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment for obesity often involves exercise, new eating habits, nutritional supplementation, medication, and, in some cases, surgery.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-common-is-obesity\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How common is obesity?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On average, 4 out of every 10 adults has obesity, which is about 40% of the population. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nchs\/products\/databriefs\/db508.htm\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 2024)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About 19.7% of children ages 2 to 19, or almost 15 million youths, in the United States have obesity. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/obesity\/childhood-obesity-facts\/childhood-obesity-facts.html\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 2024)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By 2035, an estimated two billion people in the world will be living with obesity. (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Obesity Federation,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2023)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"obesity-epidemic-how-many-people-have-obesity-in-the-world\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obesity epidemic: How many people have obesity in the world?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obesity doesn&#8217;t just affect people in the United States. People in many countries experience obesity, and it&#8217;s becoming a global epidemic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An estimated 1 in 8 adults (12.5%) in the world have obesity. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/obesity-and-overweight\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Health Organization<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 2024)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If unaddressed, an estimated 1 in 4 (25%), or two billion adults, will be living with obesity by 2035. (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Obesity Federation,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2023)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Almost 26% of adults in the United Kingdom are living with obesity. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/commonslibrary.parliament.uk\/research-briefings\/sn03336\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UK Parliament<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 2023)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"obesity-in-america\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obesity in America<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Four out of every 10 U.S. adults have obesity. (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 2024)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-Hispanic Black women experience the highest rates of obesity in the United States, at 57%. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niddk.nih.gov\/health-information\/health-statistics\/overweight-obesity\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 2021)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some studies have found that obesity rates are higher for Hispanic and non-Hispanic Black populations than other U.S. ethnicities. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu\/healthy-weight\/measuring-fat\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harvard School of Public Health<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 2020)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The South and the Midwest have the highest obesity prevalence, at 35% and 36%, respectively. (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 2024)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All U.S. states and territories have an obesity rate of at least 20%, which is about 1 in 5 adults. (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 2024)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"obesity-statistics-by-sex\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obesity statistics by sex<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall, adult obesity rates are similar in men and women, with a prevalence of 39.2% in men and 41.3% in women. (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 2024)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Africa, obesity is more common in women than men, with 74 million women and 27 million men predicted to have obesity by 2030. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldobesity.org\/resources\/resource-library\/world-obesity-atlas-2022\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Obesity Federation<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The World Obesity Federation predicts that 1 in 5 women and 1 in 7 men will be living with obesity worldwide by 2030.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"obesity-statistics-by-age\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obesity statistics by age<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the United States, obesity is more prevalent among adults than youths. (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 2024)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Childhood obesity is rising globally, with 37 million overweight children under the age of 5. (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Health Organization<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 2024)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than 390 million children and adolescents between the ages of 5 and 19 years were overweight in 2022. This includes 160 million with obesity. (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Health Organization<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 2024)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About 20% of U.S. children ages 2\u201319 are living with obesity. (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 2024)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nearly 75% of overweight children worldwide live in Asia and Africa. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/world-heart-federation.org\/what-we-do\/obesity\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Heart Federation<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"obesity-and-overall-health\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obesity and overall health<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obesity can affect someone&#8217;s quality of life and pose serious health risks, such as heart disease, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/diabetes-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and certain types of cancer. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/obesity\/php\/about\/index.html\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 2024)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies have estimated that excess weight is responsible for approximately 500,000 deaths each year in the United States. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelancet.com\/journals\/eclinm\/article\/PIIS2589-53702200159-6\/fulltext\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Lancet<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 2022)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/how-to-prevent-cancer\/\"><b>9 things you can do to prevent cancer<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-cost-of-obesity\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost of obesity<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The medical care costs of obesity are almost $173 billion per year in the United States. (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 2024)\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with obesity spend about $2,500 more on medical care for themselves than people of normal weight. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10394178\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Managed Care &amp; Specialty Pharmacy<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 2021)\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The global economic impact of overweight and obesity could be more than $4.3 trillion per year by 2035. (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Obesity Federation<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 2023)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"causes-of-obesity\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Causes of obesity<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obesity is thought to be caused by a combination of physical, psychological, environmental, and genetic risk factors. Some diseases and medical conditions can also cause or contribute to obesity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of the leading causes of obesity:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lifestyle choices<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including physical inactivity, smoking, and<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eating unhealthy, processed, and fried foods can lead to obesity.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>A family history of obesity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> could mean a person stores fat differently and metabolizes food slowly. Both of these factors can contribute to obesity. <\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Social and economic problems shape our health habits. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, kids who aren&#8217;t taught to eat healthily or exercise are more likely to have obesity. Some studies show that having a low income can contribute more to obesity because of a lack of resources to buy healthier foods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Underlying medical conditions,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like polycystic ovary syndrome or Cushing&#8217;s disease, can contribute to weight gain and obesity. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/medications-that-cause-weight-gain\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See this list of medications that cause weight gain<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"obesity-prevention\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obesity prevention<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preventing obesity involves a combination of many lifestyle factors, such as:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being physically active<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating healthy foods\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reducing stress<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limiting screen time<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating healthy foods and avoiding processed foods<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having strong support and social group\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Preventing obesity is a complex issue,&#8221; says Taylor Graber, MD, the owner of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asapivs.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ASAP IVs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. &#8220;Eating a well-balanced diet high in fresh fruits, vegetables, low-fat protein, combined with ample cardiovascular exercise to maintain a calorie-neutral or calorie-deficit diet, is optimal.&#8221; In terms of exercise, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/physical-activity-basics\/guidelines\/adults.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">experts recommend<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week for adults, which can be broken up into smaller pieces\u2014for example, taking a brisk 30-minute walk five times per week. Also, strength training at least two days per week is recommended.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Related: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/apple-cider-vinegar-for-weight-loss\/\"><b>Can apple cider vinegar help with weight loss?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many doctors like Dr. Graber are working with patients to help fight obesity, and there are countless organizations and institutions focused on preventing, treating, and raising awareness about obesity. Here are some organizations and institutions focused on obesity and overweight prevention:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>WeCan!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> launched a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhlbi.nih.gov\/health\/educational\/wecan\/tools-resources\/eatplaygrow.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">health education curriculum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to teach children ages 2\u20135 about making healthy choices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The World Obesity Federation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> established <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldobesity.org\/what-we-do\/world-obesity-day\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Obesity Day<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 2015 to recognize organizations around the world and increase awareness of the global obesity crisis.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.obesityaction.org\/our-purpose\/about-us\/story\/\"><b>The Obesity Action Coalition<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">empowers those affected by obesity through education, advocacy, and support.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"obesity-treatments\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obesity treatments<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The right treatment for obesity depends on various factors specific to each individual, but it typically involves one or more of the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifestyle changes, including eating healthier and exercising<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medication (oral or injectable)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bariatric surgery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight management programs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gastric balloon systems\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some well-known and commonly prescribed obesity medications:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/wegovy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wegovy<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/zepbound\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zepbound<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/saxenda\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saxenda<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/contrave\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contrave<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/qsymia\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qsymia<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/alli\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alli<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/xenical\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xenical<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/ozempic\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ozempic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/mounjaro\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mounjaro<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are injectable medications used for Type 2 diabetes that are often prescribed off-label for weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/phentermine-for-weight-loss\/\"><b>Is phentermine for weight loss safe?<\/b><\/a><b> |<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/contrave-vs-phentermine\/\"><b>Compare Contrave vs. phentermine<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to learn more about obesity treatments and medications is to talk with your healthcare provider. They will be able to develop a treatment plan for you to help you reach a healthy weight.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription-discount-card\"><b>Get the SingleCare prescription discount card<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"obesity-faqs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obesity FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"why-has-obesity-become-so-common\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why has obesity become so common?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/news\/article\/worldwide-obesity-rise\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UCLA Health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, changes in diet may be to blame for obesity worldwide, as many low- and middle-income countries are changing their diets from historical and healthy whole foods to highly processed and animal-based foods.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"what-percentage-of-americans-have-obesity\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What percentage of Americans have obesity?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About 40% of American adults have obesity. The prevalence is slightly higher in the 40\u201359 age group (46.4%) compared to the 20\u201339 age group (35.5%) and the 60 and older group (38.9%). 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