Prevalence of Overweight, Obesity, and Severe Obesity Among Adults Age 20 and Older: United States, 1960–1962 Through August 2021–August 2023

Fryar, Cheryl D.; Afful, Joseph; Saif, Nadia

doi:10.15620/cdc/174643

Prevalence of Overweight, Obesity, and Severe Obesity Among Adults Age 20 and Older: United States, 1960–1962 Through August 2021–August 2023

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By Fryar, Cheryl D. ; Afful, Joseph ; Saif, Nadia
Series: NCHS Health E-Stats

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Personal Author:

Fryar, Cheryl D. ; Afful, Joseph ; Saif, Nadia
Corporate Authors:

National Center for Health Statistics (U.S.)
Description:

This report presents historical trends in overweight, obesity, and severe obesity among adults using measured heights and weights from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).
Source:

National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Series:

NCHS Health E-Stats
DOI:

https://dx.doi.org/10.15620/cdc/174643
Document Type:

Report
Genre:

Statistics
Place as Subject:

United States
Pages in Document:

7 Pages
Issue:

111
Collection(s):

National Center for Health Statistics
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