Mississippi – 37.3% Obesity Rate
This state was also known for its delicious yet unhealthy food. We could eat a mud pie, blue crab, and many more. However, it was also why the state had earned a spot when it was about obesity. 37.3% of adults were considered obese. In this state, one and a half million residents were suffering from obesity or overweight. It might be the biggest problem of public health.
Mississippi – 37.3% Obesity Rate
West Virginia – 38.1% Obesity Rate
The state had an obesity rate of 38.1%. It was higher than in most states in the country. Health and Human Services division claimed, “one of the most serious public health concerns facing [the] state today.” $1.4 to $1.8 billion had been spent on preventable medical costs. $506 was the loss of the employer for each worker in a year.
West Virginia – 38.1% Obesity Rate
