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Obesity Trends in the U.S. – 1998 Data*


Obesity Trends** Among U.S. Adults; BRFSS, 1998
(**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
Colorado
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Montana
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Mexico
Vermont
Wyoming
Arkansas
California
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Maine
Maryland
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin
Alabama
Alaska
Louisiana
Michigan
Mississippi
South Carolina
West Virginia
None None

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