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Obesity among women of childbearing age: US, 2001-2011
Percent of women ages 18-44
YearUS
(Percent)
2001 17.6
2002 17.8
2003 19.2
2004 20.2
2005 21.4
2006 21.7
2007 23.6
2008 23.7
2009 24.4
2010 25.1
2011 24.9
Note: Data after 2010 are not comparable to earlier years due to methodological changes. Details: see calculations page.
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Footnotes

  • The following states did not conduct BRFSS surveillance every year and are not included in U.S. rates for the respective years: AK(1990), AR(1990,1992), DC(1995), KS(1990,1991), HI(2004), NV(1990,1991), NJ(1990), WY(1990-1993).
  • Obesity is defined as a Body Mass Index of 30 or more. Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person's weight and height. Percent reported is among women ages 18-44.
  • U.S. rate is the median for this indicator.

Source

  • Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
  • Retrieved May 19, 2013, from www.marchofdimes.com/peristats.