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Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
- During August 2021–August 2023, the prevalence of obesity in adults was 40.3%, with no significant differences between men and women. Obesity prevalence was higher in adults ages 40–59 than in ages 20–39 and 60 and older.
- The prevalence of obesity was lower in adults with a bachelor’s degree or more than in adults with less education.
- The prevalence of severe obesity in adults was 9.4% and was higher in women than men for each age group.
- From 2013–2014 through August 2021–August 2023, the age-adjusted prevalence of obesity did not change significantly, while severe obesity prevalence increased from 7.7% to 9.7%.
