Obesity
Percent of Arkansas Adults Reporting They are Obese-Black, NH
Current Value
44.1%
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Data Description and Source
Description: Generally negative trend. The percent of non-Hispanic Black adults that have reported they are obese has increased from 25.1% in 2011 to 49.8% in 2021, before dropping to 44.1% in 2022.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS).
Notes: Crude prevalence is shown. Answers are self-reported. BRFSS Question: Respondents classified as obese (BMI ≥ 30), based on self-reported weight and height.
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