Source(s)
Cogswell ME, Galuska DA, Gillespie C, Kuester SA, Mokdad AH, Philip CM. MMWR5728: State-Specific Prevalence of Obesity Among Adults. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reports. July 18, 2008;57(28):765-768.
Calculation(s) by Book of Odds Based On
Pleis JR, Lucas JW. Summary health statistics for U.S. adults: National Health Interview Survey, 2007. National Center for Health Statistics. Vital Health Stat 10(240). 2009.
Population Estimates Program [Internet]. U.S. Census Bureau; Available from: http://www.census.gov/popest/estimates.php
Definitions
obeseBody Mass Index of more than 30 kg/m2
AdultA person aged 18 or older.
High School Diploma or EquivalentHaving completed a high school diploma or equivalent as ones highest level of education.
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Odds more likely than 1 in 10, such as 1 in 3.42, are rounded to three significant digits. Odds less likely than 1 in 10, such as 1 in 420.4, are rounded to four significant digits. Trailing zeros after the decimal point are dropped for readability, even though they may still be significant.
Odds you'll see: 1 in 4.26; 14.5; 143; 5,230; 433,200
Odds you won't see: 1 in 2.412; 63.042; 425,242c


















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