"Obesity Rates Dip in More States: A Promising Shift in America's Health Crisis"

Obesity rates dropped in 2024 across the U.S., with 19 states reporting rates of 35% or higher, but federal cuts to health programs threaten this progress.

• The latest analysis from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals a decline in obesity rates, with 19 states now reporting rates of 35% or more in 2024.
• This marks the first reduction in states with obesity epidemics since 2013, as the number dropped from 23 to 19 states, indicating a potential shift in Americas health crisis.
• Despite the positive trend, Trust for Americas Health warns that cuts to federal staff and chronic disease programs could undermine efforts to combat obesity and related chronic conditions.