U.S. Adult Obesity Prevalence Trends and Disparities, 2003-2004 Onward
by Cynthia L. Ogden / Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Description
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data indicates over 34% of U.S. adults aged 20+ were obese, with no statistically significant change in prevalence since 2003-2004. The dataset, authored by Cynthia L. Ogden, highlights a shift in the BMI distribution, an increase in extreme obesity, and persistent disparities among demographic groups. It also notes the difficulty of weight loss maintenance despite the health benefits of moderate weight reduction.
Use Cases
Analyzing long-term obesity prevalence trends based on the described shift in the BMI distribution since 2003-2004.
Investigating health disparities based on the described higher obesity prevalence among Non-Hispanic black and Mexican-American women.
Studying the relationship between healthcare provider advice and patient outcomes based on the mention that two-thirds of obese individuals have been told they are overweight.
Modeling public health interventions based on the described difficulty of treating obesity and maintaining weight loss.
Strengths
Provides a specific prevalence figure: over 34% of adults aged 20+ are obese.
Covers a significant time span, referencing trends over the last 25 years and a stable period since 2003-2004.
Highlights concrete demographic disparities, specifically for Non-Hispanic black and Mexican-American women.
Limitations
Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
Provenance
Source
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Cynthia L. Ogden
Time Range
Trends referenced over 25 years, with a stable period noted from 2003-2004 onward.