The serious consequences of obesity and what CDC is doing for prevention and treatment.
23 states had an adult obesity prevalence at or above 35%. Prevalence varied by several factors.
Obesity is influenced by many factors, including health behaviors, stress, and medical conditions.
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Evidence-based guidelines, tools, and obesity resources for health care providers and payers.
CDC and the NACHC work to increase implementation of family healthy weight programs in Federally Qua...
The Clinical and Community Data Initiative (CODI) engages people and processes.
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Data and statistics on the prevalence of obesity among US children and adolescents.
Data and statistics on the prevalence of obesity among U.S. adults.
Obesity-related strategies for state and local partners, healthcare providers, and individuals.
Ways parents and caregivers can help children have a healthy weight and establish healthy habits.
Recommendations for assessing pediatric body mass index (BMI) and social determinants of health.
Maps of U.S. adult obesity prevalence plus data, statistics, and research resources and findings.