In 2015, obesity rates remained steady for most states, with obesity rates decreasing in only four states (Minnesota, Montana, New York and Ohio) and increasing in two (Kansas and Kentucky).
Below are the 10 states with the highest obesity rates in 2015, according to the report, which was based on an analysis of data from the CDC’s Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey.
1. Louisiana — 36.2 percent obesity rate
2. Alabama — 35.6 percent
2. Mississippi — 35.6 percent
2. West Virginia — 35.6 percent
5. Kentucky — 34.6 percent
6. Arkansas — 34.5 percent
7. Kansas — 34.2 percent
8. Oklahoma — 33.9 percent
9. Tennessee — 33.8 percent
10. Missouri — 32.4 percent
10. Texas — 32.4 percent
Below are the 10 states with the lowest obesity rates in 2015.
51. Colorado — 20.2 percent
50. District of Columbia — 22.1 percent
49. Hawaii — 22.7 percent
48. Montana — 23.6 percent
47. California — 24.2 percent
46. Massachusetts — 24.3 percent
45. Utah — 24.5 percent
44. New York — 25 percent
43. Vermont — 25.1 percent
42. Connecticut — 25.3 percent
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