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Obesity

Health Disparities

The rate of obesity varies across different demographic characteristics with higher rates in rural areas, in areas characterized by food deserts, and across different race and ethnic groups.

Why Is This Important?

Obesity is a health problem that can lead to several types of chronic diseases, especially diabetes.  In Arkansas, more than 7 in 10 (almost 71 percent) of adults are either overweight or obese. People who live in the counties with the shortest life expectancies are even more likely to be overweight or obese.

A lack of physical activity can hinder a person’s ability to maintain a healthy weight and is a top cause of chronic diseases.

Measures

Time
Period
Current Actual Value
Current Target Value
Current
Trend
Baseline
% Change

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