Here are four takeaways from the report:
- The data indicated there was no significant difference in obesity rates between men (39.2%) and women (41.3%).
- Researchers found the prevalence of obesity was particularly pronounced among adults ages 40-59, for whom the rate was 46.5%, compared to 35.5% in those ages 20-35 and 38.9% in adults 60 and older.
- Education levels also played a role, with adults who had a bachelor degree or higher having a significantly lower obesity rate of 36.1%, compared to those with a high school diploma or less, the rate for whom was 44.6%.
- Severe obesity, defined as a body mass index of 40 or higher, was observed in 9.4% of adults, with women experiencing a higher rate (12.1%) than men (6.1%) across all age groups.
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