South Carolina Obesity Numbers
South Carolina has the nation’s fifth-highest adult obesity rate, according to a new report. Here’s a look at some of the numbers for South Carolina:
27.8 percent of adults are obese
18.9 percent of youths ages 10-17 are overweight
24.8 percent of adults say they get no physical activity. The national average is 22 percent
3.3 percentage-point increase in adult obesity since 2004
Source: Trust for America’s Health, 2007
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