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Obesity rates, by age and education level in the U.S. 2008
Obesity rates, by age and education level in the U.S. 2008
Rate of obesity among individuals aged 25 and over in the United States in 2008, by age and education level
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This statistic shows the rate of obesity amongst individuals aged 25 years and over in the United States in 2008, as differentiated by their age group and also level of education. In 2008, 43 percent of high school graduates aged 55 to 64 were obese as compared to 30 percent of bachelor's degree holders.
Rate of obesity among individuals aged 25 and over in the United States in 2008, by age and education level
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| No high school degree | High school graduate | Some college or associate degree | Bachelor's degree or higher | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 to 34 | 35% | 34% | 31% | 20% |
| 35 to 44 | 40% | 37% | 35% | 23% |
| 45 to 54 | 41% | 40% | 35% | 26% |
| 55 to 64 | 40% | 43% | 37% | 30% |
| 65 and older | 30% | 28% | 27% | 24% |
| No high school degree | High school graduate | Some college or associate degree | Bachelor's degree or higher | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 to 34 | 35% | 34% | 31% | 20% |
| 35 to 44 | 40% | 37% | 35% | 23% |
| 45 to 54 | 41% | 40% | 35% | 26% |
| 55 to 64 | 40% | 43% | 37% | 30% |
| 65 and older | 30% | 28% | 27% | 24% |
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by Statista Research Department,
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Sep 30, 2010
This statistic shows the rate of obesity amongst individuals aged 25 years and over in the United States in 2008, as differentiated by their age group and also level of education. In 2008, 43 percent of high school graduates aged 55 to 64 were obese as compared to 30 percent of bachelor's degree holders.
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