America's most obese states in 2030

Published On: Sep 21 2012 08:26:31 AM CDT

The number of obese adults, along with related disease rates and health care costs, is on course to increase dramatically over the next 20 years. Take a look at the states with the highest projected adult obesity rates for 2030.

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The American Medical Association now officially recognizes obesity as a disease that requires medical treatment and prevention. The number of obese adults, along with related disease rates and health care costs, is on course to increase dramatically over the next 20 years.

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