SDG 2 ยท Indicator

Racial Disparity in Obesity Prevalence

times higher


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Click a state to learn more and see racially disaggregated data (where available).


Legend

Good progress or SDG achieved

Challenges remain

Significant challenges remain

Major challenges remain

Information unavailable


US Performance

Challenges remain

1.34



Description

How many times more likely it is that the racial group with highest obesity rates is to be obese(BMI of 30 of higher), when compared to white people.

Long-Term Objective

The long-term objective for this indicator is a value of 1, indicating equality.

Reference

KFF using BRFSS

Racial Disparity in Obesity Prevalence