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In 2000, the prevalence of obesity among U.S. adults was 19.8 percent, which reflects a 61 percent increase since 1991.
In 2000, 38.8 million American adults met the classification of obesity, defined as having a body mass index, BMI score of 30 or more.
Between 2000 and 2001 obesity prevalence climbed from 19.8 percent of American adults to 20.9 percent of American adults.
Currently, more than 44 million Americans are considered obese by BMI index; that is, have a Body Mass Index (Kg/m2) greater than or equal to 30. This reflects an increase of 74 percent since 1991.
This table reflects the percentages of individuals who are obese within
specific categories such as, gender, age, race, education, and smoking
status.
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Mokdad AH, Bowman BA, Ford ES, et al. Prevelance of Obesity, Diabetes, and Obesity Related health Risk Factors, 2001. JAMA 2003:289;76–79.
2000 Percentage of United States Adults Who Use Specific Weight Control
Practices By Body Mass Index
Risk Factor Surveillance System (2000); Self-reported data
1991–2001 Prevalence of Obesity Among U.S. Adults, by State
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (1991–2001);
Self-reported data
2001 Obesity and Diabetes Prevalence Among U.S. Adults by Selected
Characteristics
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, (2001);
Self-reported data