Sooners Fatter than Ever: Oklahoma Obesity Rate Goes Up

New obesity figures show that Oklahoma was one of 28 states where the rate of obesity went up.

 

Oklahoma ranked among the highest states in nation, most of which are in the South (see below). 

The top twelve states and their rates of obesity:

1. Mississippi                                                 33.8

2. Alabama and Tennessee (tie)                     31.6

4. West Virginia                                              31.3

5. Louisiana                                                    31.2

6. Oklahoma                                                  30.6

7. Kentucky                                                    30.5

8. Arkansas                                                     30.1

9. South Carolina                                            29.9

10. Michigan and North Carolina (tie)           29.4