Indiana Reports 32.7 Percent Obesity Rate
INDIANA — The 12th Annual State of Obesity report reveals large regional and racial differences when it comes to obesity in America.
Indiana is ranked seventh highest with a 32.7 percent obesity rate. Age ranges play a big role in percentages. Adults ages 18-25 only make up 19.9 percent of the overall obesity rate in Indiana.
Adults aged 45-64, however, make up 38.3 percent.
Obesity rates now range from a high of nearly 36 percent in Arkansas to a low of 21.3 percent in Colorado.
For the full report, check out stateofobesity.org, or WTHR.com.
Source: WTHR.com