Obesity Rates

New York Finger Lakes Region and Western New York

The prevalence of obesity is significantly higher among African-Americans than white non-Latinos. In addition, obesity is more prevalent among the lowest income segment and the rural population (compared to suburban). These charts are based on body mass index as calculated from self-reported height and weight data.

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