We Used The Obesity Rate To Rank The Most Overweight States In America

Published on 01/13/2021
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45.Washington – 28.3% Obesity Rate

While Washington might have an insurrection to deal with at the moment, when the state is not fending off the QAnon-corrupted hordes it takes the fight to its obesity rate. While this might not be a rate that is as critical as some neighboring states, Washington has done its best to address the health issue. It has an average hypertension and diabetes rate, with youngsters aged between 10 and 17 suffering an 11.9% obesity rate. This standard is among the best rates in America.

Washington

Washington

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44.Honorable Mention: Florida – 28.4% Obesity Rate

While Florida is largely stereotyped as having a wild and violent population, did you know that it also has a lot of obese people, with a 28.4% obesity rate? Like most other states with an overweight problem, The Florida Department of Health has done its best to curb both its high crime levels and obesity rate. It fights the latter issue by trying to inspire Floridians to work out more and eat healthier through targeted programs within both school cafeterias and workplaces.

Florida

Florida

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