Prevalence of Obesity in the United States (1985 - 2009)
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Prevalence(% of population) who are Obese
The data is based on the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), a random-digit dialed telephone survey of adults in the United States. This data is courtesy of the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
Updated: 27 December 2011
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