Obesity in the United States

Share of adults that are obese, 1975 to 2016

Obesity is common in the United States and is a major health issue associated with numerous diseases, specifically an increased risk of certain types of cancer, coronary artery disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, and cardiovascular disease, as well as significant increases in early mortality and economic costs.[1]

  1. ^ "Obesity - Symptoms and causes". Mayo Clinic. Retrieved October 19, 2022.