The share of Americans medically obese is projected to rise to almost 50% by ...
A new study found that by 2035, almost 50% of Americans will be medically obese. In 1990, that number was just 20%. Nonwhite Americans are much more likely to suffer.
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| The share of Americans medically obese is projected to rise to almost 50% by 2035 Representative | latimes.com | S1 | 2026-01-28 19:48:08 |