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Obesity Trends in the U.S. – 1985 Data*


Obesity Trends** Among U.S. Adults; BRFSS, 1985
(**BMI greater than or equal to 30, or about 30 lbs. overweight for 5'4" person)

No Data < 10% 10% - 14% 15% - 19% 20% - 24% 25% - 29% ≥ 30%
Alabama
Alaska
Arkansas
Colorado
Delaware
District of Columbia
Hawaii
Iowa
Kansas
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Dakota
Texas
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
Wyoming
Arizona
California
Connecticut
Florida
Idaho
Illinois
Minnesota
Montana
New York
North Carolina
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Utah
Georgia
Indiana
Kentucky
North Dakota
Ohio
South Carolina
West Virginia
Wisconsin
None None None None

*All data taken from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC.