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This infographic is from CalorieLab.com, and they use the U.S. map to show the fattest states, based on obesity data from CDC for the period of 2007-2009. The state that wins for being the fattest is Mississippi, and a number of the states around it like Alabama and Tennessee are not too far behind. The leanest state on the infographic is Colorado, but a number of other states also ranked as being fairly lean like Utah, Montana, Vermont, Hawaii, and Rhode Island.
Most Obese States
Tennessee jumped from fourth place to tie last year’s second place state Alabama. Nine states have obese populations that exceed 30 percent over a three-year average, and in ten states two-thirds of the citizens were either overweight or obese by CDC standards in 2009.
Also not faring well this year was Maine, which rose six places to be the 29th fattest state, from last year’s 35th placing.
Thinnest States
Colorado repeats as the slimmest state, despite a slight increase in obesity of 0.2 percent over three years. In connection with a previous ranking Governor Bill Ritter of Colorado told CalorieLab, “We’re not spared from the national obesity epidemic, and we must remain vigilant in order to guard against it. We’re doing all we can to encourage Coloradans — especially our kids — to take advantage of the natural resources our state offers in order to stay fit, healthy and happy.”
Connecticut was the second skinniest state, with the District of Columbia third, with its three-year average obesity rate actually falling by 0.8 percent from last year. Alaska and Oregon were the only other states whose three-year average obesity rates fell.
8 comments:
This inforgraphic is alarming. If at least a quarter of a state's population is obese, it's a serious state issue that needs to be properly addressed.
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For 2011, the state of Mississippi is again the fattest state for the sixth consecutive year with 34.4 percent of the population obese. Another 34.8 percent have hypertension. I agree with Dianna, something has to be done to address the problem.
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Mississippi should learn from Colorado ways to curb obesity. I know that being fit is a culture in Colorado, with plenty of biking and hiking trails and natural foods supermarkets. I want to know what are the initiatives of the local community and government.
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The sharp increase in cases have caused obesity to be epidemic. The psychosocial repercussions are evident, but with obesity the devil is in the detail. Studies have shown that obesity is a key factor in sexual incapability.
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Of course, being obese can hinder a person from enjoying activities like sex. This is aside from the fact that overweight people are more prone to diseases.
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Now, our state governments will have better view on how target the obesity problem. I think the governors should formulate some programs to resolve the problem.
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This is quite disturbing. In Australia, 42.1% adult males and 30.9% are overweight, while 25.6% males and 24% females are obese.
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Its just so sad that Mississippi is the one who have the highest obese people in the state. The government should focus programs their to promote health and lose weight.
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