Saturday, February 25, 2006

Statistics Behind Governors' Health Push

How much of the U.S. population is overweight? Among adults, would you believe 65%? I came across this article today.

Some of the statistics driving action on preventive health programs among governors and health experts:

Percent of adults 20 and over who are overweight or obese: 65 percent.


Full statistics here.

Am I the only one surprized and frightened by these statistics? And to think I used to be among the 30% of adults who are obese!

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