Obesity
Percent of Arkansas Adults Reporting They are Obese by Race/Ethnicity
Current Value
37.6%
Definition
Data Description and Source
Description: Negative trend. Obesity among all Arkansas adults increased between 2011 and 2022, from 30.7% to 37.6%.
During this period, obesity rates in Arkansas were consistently higher for non-Hispanic Blacks compared to non-Hispanic Whites. Among Hispanics, obesity rates remained low except during 2012-2013. In 2022, the rate for Hispanics (30.3%) exceeded the rate for non-Hispanic whites (36.3%), while it remained highest among non-Hispanic black (44.1%).
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS).
Notes: Crude prevalence is shown for race/ethnicity, age-adjusted prevalence is provided for overall obesity. Answers are self-reported. BRFSS Question: Respondents classified as obese (BMI ≥ 30), based on self-reported weight and height.
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