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These CT Cities Rank Among Nation's 'Most Obese,' New Survey Says These CT Cities Rank Among Nation's 'Most Obese,' New Survey Says
These CT Cities Rank Among Nation's 'Most Obese,' New Survey Says It’s no secret America has an overweight problem. About 42 percent of U.S. adults are obese, according to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This is up from 30.5 percent obesity in the adult population in 2000. A person is considered obese if their body mass index exceeds 30.  Some places in the U.S. have more of a bulge to battle than others. A new ranking of America's most overweight and obese cities shows how the states' major metro areas compare to the rest of the country. The WalletHub study, "2021’s Most Overweight and Obese Cities in the …

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by Kristin Palpini
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COVID-19: Overweight People At Risk For Serious Illness Along With Those With Obesity, CDC Says COVID-19: Overweight People At Risk For Serious Illness Along With Those With Obesity, CDC Says
Covid-19: Overweight People At Risk For Serious Illness Along With Those With Obesity, CDC Says People who are merely overweight, not just those who are obese, may be at high risk of serious disease from COVID-19, according to new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Since nearly 40 percent of Americans are characterized as being obese and another 32 percent as being overweight, this means about two-thirds of Americans could face higher risks. For CDC data on obesity/overweight percentages, click here. The CDC added the new advisory on Tuesday, Oct. 6 "to reflect recent data supporting increased risk of severe illness from the virus that causes COVID…

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by Joe Lombardi