Figure 2. Obesity rates by race and gender

Age-adjusted obesity among adults aged 20 years and older, 2013-2016

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Note: Obese is defined as having a BMI of 30+ kg/m2. Severely obese is defined as having a BMI of 40+ kg/m2.

Source: Source: NCHS, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey  Get the data