15.Guam – 33.6%
We are now returning to dangerous obesity rates with Guam’s 33.6%. As with many states struggling to convince their populations to reconsider their unhealthy habits, Guam has steadily worsened over time with its weight problems. This state has a particularly lethal problem with obesity, with almost 60% of its fatalities being linked to chronic illnesses caused by unwise life choices and eating habits. While this may something for its low crime rates, it seems like doughnuts are more dangerous than firearms in Guam.
Guam
14.Indiana – 33.6% Obesity Rate
Indiana has always had one of America’s beefier populations with an obesity rate that peaked years ago back in 2013 with 31% and has barely increased since. 2019 saw this rate crawl up to 33.6%. Stability does not mean positivity, however, as its overweight population seems stuck in its ways. According to the director of Trust for America’s Health, “The state really needs to step back and say ‘what can we do more of, what evidence-based programs do we need to put in place, and what is a more comprehensive approach to obesity prevention that we need to embrace?’”
Indiana
