Honorable Mention: Arizona – 29.5% Obesity Rate
Unfortunately, 29.5% of the people living in Arizona are obese. Due to the state government’s help, it is probably somewhat better than the number has plateaued. It could still be so much better, though. Thanks to its proximity to our neighbors, the local food has a lot of strong Mexican influences. This could explain why it has been so difficult for locals to reduce the rate of obesity.
Honorable Mention Arizona – 29.5% Obesity Rate
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