Variability of obesity prevalence in US states: are obesity growth or deterioration rates constant for different income quantiles? - Takeaways - MDSpire

Variability of obesity prevalence in US states: are obesity growth or deterioration rates constant for different income quantiles?

  • By

  • Yuval Arbel

  • Yifat Arbel

  • Oriya Kerner

  • Miryam Kerner

  • July 8, 2026

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    Obesity prevalence in the U.S. varies significantly across income groups, with lower-income groups showing higher levels.

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    From 2012 to 2020, all income groups experienced annual increases in obesity prevalence.

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    The highest income group (above $75,000) exhibited a larger average annual increase in obesity compared to lower and middle-income groups.

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    The study found stable differences in annual changes in obesity prevalence across income groups over time.

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    Persistent socioeconomic disparities in obesity prevalence suggest a need for targeted public health responses.

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Variability of obesity prevalence in US states: are obesity growth or deterioration rates constant for different income quantiles?

  • by Yuval Arbel, Yifat Arbel, Oriya Kerner, Miryam Kerner

  • July 8, 2026

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