THE STATE OF OBESITY IN HAWAII

From State of Childhood Obesity, October, 2019

Hawaii has the third lowest adult obesity rate in the nation, and the 33rd highest obesity rate for youth ages 10 to 17. Hawaii's adult obesity rate is currently 24.9%, up from 15.7% in 2000 and from 8.9% in 1990. This state profile includes data on adult and childhood obesity, obesity-related health issues, and policy actions Hawaii is taking to prevent and reduce obesity. According to the most recent data, adult obesity rates are at least 35% in nine states, top 30% in 31 states, and 25% in 48 states.

2- To 4-Year-Old WIC Participants CURRENT OBESITY RATE (2014) --  10.3%

10- To 17-Year-Olds CURRENT OBESITY RATE (2017-2018) -- 11.5%

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LINK: View adult obesity rates for all states.

Coverage: SA: 12% of Hawaii children are obese, study finds