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U.S. Obesity Rate Changes Differ for Rural and Urban Areas, as Well as Across Regions

Description
Reports on rural versus urban and regional differences in obesity prevalence among U.S. adults between 2019 and 2024. Identifies changes in obesity prevalence over time and discusses the geographic factors influencing obesity prevalence.
Author(s)
Mariah Ehmke, Brandon J. Restrepo
Citation
Amber Waves
Date
08/2025
Organization
USDA Economic Research Service
Tagged as
Health disparities · Obesity and weight control · Population health · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data

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