What is the obesity rate in South Carolina?
In South Carolina, 36.2% 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 35 - 44 years old with 43.7% of this population. The obesity rate is higher for Female (39.4%) in South Carolina. Find also the relationship between income/education and obesity in South Carolina.
- What is the obesity rate in South Carolina?
- Which gender has the highest rate of obesity in South Carolina?
- What is the obesity rate in South 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 South Carolina
Year | Obesity rate in South Carolina | Obesity rate in the USA |
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2011 | 30.8% | 27.4% |
2012 | 31.6% | 27.7% |
2013 | 31.7% | 28.3% |
2014 | 32.1% | 28.9% |
2015 | 31.7% | 28.9% |
2016 | 32.3% | 29.6% |
2017 | 34.1% | 30.1% |
2018 | 34.3% | 30.9% |
2019 | 35.4% | 31.4% |
2020 | 36.2% | 31.9% |
Obesity rates by age group in South Carolina
What age group has the highest obesity rate in South Carolina?
In South Carolina, the age group with the highest incidence of obesity is 35 - 44 years old. 43.7% of the population is obese.
The age group with the lowest obesity rate is 18 - 24 years old, with 21.2% of this population.
- 21.2% of people 18 - 24 years old are obese.
- 36.2% of people 25 - 34 years old are obese.
- 43.7% of people 35 - 44 years old are obese.
- 39.5% of people 45 - 54 years old are obese.
- 43.3% of people 55 - 64 years old are obese.
- 31.8% of people 65 or older years old are obese.
Obesity rates by age group in South Carolina
Age range | Obesity rate in South Carolina | Sample size |
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18 - 24 | 21.2% | 268 |
25 - 34 | 36.2% | 378 |
35 - 44 | 43.7% | 385 |
45 - 54 | 39.5% | 554 |
55 - 64 | 43.3% | 708 |
65 or older | 31.8% | 1411 |
Obesity rates by gender in South Carolina
Which gender has the highest rate of obesity in South Carolina?
The obesity rate is higher for Females (39.4%) in South Carolina. Male obesity rate is 33%.
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 South Carolina
Year | Females | Males |
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2011 | 33% | 28.6% |
2012 | 33% | 30.1% |
2013 | 33.4% | 30.1% |
2014 | 32.4% | 31.7% |
2015 | 33.1% | 30.3% |
2016 | 33.5% | 31% |
2017 | 35.1% | 33% |
2018 | 36.2% | 32.3% |
2019 | 36.8% | 33.8% |
2020 | 39.4% | 33% |
Obesity rates by income and education in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the income group with the highest incidence of obesity is $15,000 - $24,999. 46.6% of the population is obese.
The income group with the lowest obesity rate is $75,000 or greater, with 31.8% of this population.
- 46.6% of people Less than $15,000 yearly income in South Carolina are obese.
- 46.6% of people $15,000 - $24,999 yearly income in South Carolina are obese.
- 40.1% of people $25,000 - $34,999 yearly income in South Carolina are obese.
- 37.7% of people $35,000 - $49,999 yearly income in South Carolina are obese.
- 34.9% of people $50,000 - $74,999 yearly income in South Carolina are obese.
- 31.8% of people $75,000 or greater yearly income in South 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 South Carolina
Yearly income | Obesity rate |
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Less than $15,000 | 46.6% |
$15,000 - $24,999 | 46.6% |
$25,000 - $34,999 | 40.1% |
$35,000 - $49,999 | 37.7% |
$50,000 - $74,999 | 34.9% |
$75,000 or greater | 31.8% |
Obesity rates by education in South Carolina
Education group | Obesity rate |
---|---|
College graduate | 27.9% |
High school graduate | 40.4% |
Less than high school | 36.3% |
Some college or technical school | 36.3% |