Share of U.S. men who were obese in 2023, by state

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John Elflein,
Nov 21, 2024

In 2023, approximately 40 percent of men in West Virginia were obese, the highest share of any state in the United States. This statistic presents the states with the highest share of men who were obese with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher in the U.S. in 2023.

Share of men in the U.S. who were obese in 2023, by state

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Release date

2024

Region

United States

Survey time period

2023

Age group

18 years and older

Supplementary notes

Obese is defined as body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30.0; BMI was calculated from self-reported weight and height (weight [kg]/ height [m²). Respondents reporting weight < 50 pounds or ≥ 650 pounds; height < 3 feet or ≥ 8 feet; or BMI: <12 or ≥ 100 were excluded.

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