According To Statistics, These Are The Fattest States In The U.S.

Published on 11/26/2020
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South Dakota – 31.9% Obesity Rate

For South Dakota, the obesity rate was 29.6 percent or so in 2016. Three years after that, the number grew to 31.9 percent. This number is the reason it is featured on this list! Obesity seems to be especially high in the following groups: American Indians, those with only a high school or GED diploma, people making a yearly income from $25,000 to $34,999, and American Indians. If you ask us, it is unfortunate that people living in Native American reservations have the country’s highest obesity rates.

South Dakota – 31.9% Obesity Rate

South Dakota – 31.9% Obesity Rate

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Wisconsin – 32% Obesity Rate

How is it possible for Wisconsin to stay out of this list when it produces amazing cheese? Despite this, it is still awful to hear that it has an obesity rate of 32%. On the bright side, the obesity rate is on the low side among children. The School of Public Health at the University of Wisconsin conducted a study by looking into local zip codes. They found out that some parts are four times likelier to be overweight.

Wisconsin – 32% Obesity Rate

Wisconsin – 32% Obesity Rate

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