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- By 2035, U.S. adult obesity is projected to reach 46.9%, up from 42.5% in 2022, according to a University of Washington study.
- The analysis identifies significant state- and racial disparities, with non-Hispanic Black women at 57% in 2022, and the Midwest and South remaining high among Hispanic men and women.
- Among youths aged 2–19, nearly 20% were obese in 2024, with about 10% severely obese.
