GLASGOW, UNITED KINGDOM – OCTOBER 10: An overweight person walks through Glasgow city centre on October 10, 2006 in Glasgow, Scotland. According to government health maps published today, people in the north of England lead less healthy lifestyles compared to those in the south. The United Kingdom is also the fattest country in Europe, according to a new study of obesity rates to be released today. The “Health Profile of England” report, compiled from government data, said some 24 percent of people in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are obese. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
It’s no secret that a lot of people in the country are overweight, and while there are overweight people in every state, there are some states where more of the population is considered “fat,” and a new report reveals which ones they are.
WalletHub set out to determine the “Fattest” states in the country. They looked at each state on a variety of factors in areas of obesity and overweight prevalence, health consequences, and food and fitness.
The Top Ten “Fattest” States In The Country
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- West Virginia
- Mississippi
- Arkansas
- Kentucky
- Tennessee
- South Carolina
- Louisiana
- Alabama
- Oklahoma
- Missouri
Source: WalletHub
