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Obesity Trends in the U.S. – 1987 Data*


Obesity Trends** Among U.S. Adults; BRFSS, 1987
(**BMI greater than or equal to 30, or about 30 lbs. overweight for 5'4" person)

No Data < 10% 10% - 14% 15% - 19% 20% - 24% 25% - 29% ≥ 30%
Alaska
Arkansas
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Iowa
Kansas
Louisiana
Michigan
Mississippi
Nevada
New Jersey
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Vermont
Virginia
Wyoming
Arizona
California
Florida
Hawaii
Idaho
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Montana
Nebraska
New Hampshire
New Mexico
New York
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Utah
Washington
Alabama
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Maine
Maryland
Missouri
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
West Virginia
Wisconsin
None None None None

*All data taken from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC.