What is the obesity rate in North Carolina?
In North Carolina, 33.6% of the adult population is obese, according to the Behavioral Risk Factor Monitoring System
The age group with the highest adult incidence of obesity is 45 - 54 years old with 40.8% of this population. The obesity rate is higher for Female (34.4%) in North Carolina. Find also the relationship between income/education and obesity in North Carolina.
- What is the obesity rate in North Carolina?
- Which gender has the highest rate of obesity in North Carolina?
- What is the obesity rate in North Carolina by Income?
Defining Adult Obesity
The Body Mass Index (BMI) is used to define healthy, overweight and obesity. Use the BMI Calculator to find your BMI.
- If your BMI is < 18.5: Underweight range.
- If your BMI is 18.5 to <25: Healthy weight range.
- If your BMI is 25.0 to <30: Overweight range.
- If your BMI <= 30.0: Obesity range.
Obesity rates evolution in North Carolina
Year | Obesity rate in North Carolina | Obesity rate in the USA |
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2011 | 29.1% | 27.4% |
2012 | 29.6% | 27.7% |
2013 | 29.4% | 28.3% |
2014 | 29.7% | 28.9% |
2015 | 30.1% | 28.9% |
2016 | 31.8% | 29.6% |
2017 | 32.1% | 30.1% |
2018 | 33% | 30.9% |
2019 | 34% | 31.4% |
2020 | 33.6% | 31.9% |
Obesity rates by age group in North Carolina
What age group has the highest obesity rate in North Carolina?
In North Carolina, the age group with the highest incidence of obesity is 45 - 54 years old. 40.8% of the population is obese.
The age group with the lowest obesity rate is 18 - 24 years old, with 21.3% of this population.
- 21.3% of people 18 - 24 years old are obese.
- 29.7% of people 25 - 34 years old are obese.
- 38.1% of people 35 - 44 years old are obese.
- 40.8% of people 45 - 54 years old are obese.
- 37.7% of people 55 - 64 years old are obese.
- 31.3% of people 65 or older years old are obese.
Obesity rates by age group in North Carolina
Age range | Obesity rate in North Carolina | Sample size |
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18 - 24 | 21.3% | 356 |
25 - 34 | 29.7% | 668 |
35 - 44 | 38.1% | 707 |
45 - 54 | 40.8% | 866 |
55 - 64 | 37.7% | 946 |
65 or older | 31.3% | 1617 |
Obesity rates by gender in North Carolina
Which gender has the highest rate of obesity in North Carolina?
The obesity rate is higher for Females (34.4%) in North Carolina. Male obesity rate is 32.8%.
An important risk factor for the onset of obesity is gender. In the majority of the population, women have a twice-as-high risk of being overweight or obese. In addition, women have a twofold higher mortality risk than overweight men and are more likely to experience physical and psychological comorbidities associated with obesity.
Obesity rates by gender in North Carolina
Year | Females | Males |
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2011 | 30% | 28.3% |
2012 | 29.6% | 29.5% |
2013 | 30.2% | 28.6% |
2014 | 31.1% | 28.3% |
2015 | 31.3% | 28.9% |
2016 | 33.3% | 30.3% |
2017 | 33.8% | 30.5% |
2018 | 33.9% | 32.1% |
2019 | 37.4% | 30.6% |
2020 | 34.4% | 32.8% |
Obesity rates by income and education in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the income group with the highest incidence of obesity is $15,000 - $24,999. 40.1% of the population is obese.
The income group with the lowest obesity rate is $75,000 or greater, with 30% of this population.
- 36.8% of people Less than $15,000 yearly income in North Carolina are obese.
- 40.1% of people $15,000 - $24,999 yearly income in North Carolina are obese.
- 32.9% of people $25,000 - $34,999 yearly income in North Carolina are obese.
- 37.3% of people $35,000 - $49,999 yearly income in North Carolina are obese.
- 38.8% of people $50,000 - $74,999 yearly income in North Carolina are obese.
- 30% of people $75,000 or greater yearly income in North Carolina are obese.
Use our BMI calculator for women or our BMI calculator for men to find what your BMI.
Obesity rates by income in North Carolina
Yearly income | Obesity rate |
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Less than $15,000 | 36.8% |
$15,000 - $24,999 | 40.1% |
$25,000 - $34,999 | 32.9% |
$35,000 - $49,999 | 37.3% |
$50,000 - $74,999 | 38.8% |
$75,000 or greater | 30% |
Obesity rates by education in North Carolina
Education group | Obesity rate |
---|---|
College graduate | 27.5% |
High school graduate | 37% |
Less than high school | 37% |
Some college or technical school | 35.8% |