Obesity in Cincinnati

According to the latest data available from the Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), obesity rates in the Cincinnati Metro area continue to increase slightly, and remain above national rates. Obesity is defined as the percentage of adults reporting Body Mass Index greater than or equal to 30.0.

2006 Cincinnati metro area: 26.3% Nation: 25.1%
2005 Cincinnati metro area: 22.3% Nation: 24.4%
2004 Cincinnati metro area: 26.8% Nation: 23.2%
2003 Cincinnati metro area: 24.5% Nation: 22.9%
2002 Cincinnati metro area: 24.8% Nation: 21.9%

Visit the web site of the Center for Chronic Disease Prevention for additonal information

http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/brfss-smart/SelQuickViewChart.asp

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