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Obesity Rates to Surge: Disparities Widen by 2035

1/29/2026

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A University of Washington study projects 126 million American adults with obesity by 2035, up from 42.5% in 2022 to 46.9%.
Disparities show obesity at 60% among Black women and 54% among Latino women.
In California, obesity will rise but more slowly than the national average due to local nutrition policies.
Experts say continued school nutrition improvements and actions on food deserts are needed for Black and Latino populations.

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A University of Washington study projects 126 million American adults with obesity by 2035, up from 42.5% in 2022 to 46.9%.
Disparities show obesity at 60% among Black women and 54% among Latino women.
In California, obesity will rise but more slowly than the national average due to local nutrition policies.
Experts say continued school nutrition improvements and actions on food deserts are needed for Black and Latino populations.