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Obesity Trends in the U.S. – 1996 Data*


Obesity Trends** Among U.S. Adults; BRFSS, 1996
(**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%
District of Columbia None Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Georgia
Hawaii
Kansas
Massachusetts
Montana
Minnesota
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Utah
Vermont
Washington
Wyoming
Alabama
Alaska
Arkansas
Delaware
Florida
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Michigan
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
Nevada
North Carolina
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsin
None None None

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