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Thursday, August 25, 2005

American obesity skyrockets, 73% obese or overweight by 2008

The Centers for Disease control have released new numbers on obesity and the news isn't good: Americans are becoming more obese, faster, than when last measured.

In the past year, the adult obesity rate rose in 48 of America's states, and nationally from 23.7% to 24.5%, Trust for America's Health found.
In 10 states, over a quarter of adults are now obese...
Currently, about 119 million, or 64.5%, of US adults are either overweight or obese.
According to projections, 73% of US adults could be overweight or obese by 2008, Trust for America's Health warned.

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