The health risks associated with obesity construct reducing the high prevalence of obesity a public health priority. preceding publications hold shown both racial and ethnic disparities in obesity prevalence and no change in the prevalence of obesity among adults since 2003-2004. National obesity prevalence estimates for non-Hispanic Asian persons are possible for the first time,using newly available data. This report presents national estimates of obesity among adults in the United States in 2011-2012, based on measured weight and height.
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