The report on obesity and severe obesity prevalence among adults in the United States from August 2021 to August 2023 reveals significant trends and disparities. During this period, the overall obesity prevalence was 40.3%, with 39.2% of men and 41.3% of women classified as obese, showing no significant gender differences. Age played a crucial role, as adults aged 40–59 had the highest obesity prevalence at 46.4%, compared to 35.5% for those aged 20–39 and 38.9% for those aged 60 and older.

Education level also impacted obesity rates; individuals with a bachelor's degree or higher had a lower prevalence (31.6%) than those with a high school diploma or less (44.6%). Notably, the prevalence of severe obesity was reported at 9.4%, with women experiencing higher rates (12.1%) compared to men (6.7%). The prevalence of severe obesity varied by age, with 9.5% among those aged 20–39, 12.0% among those aged 40–59, and 6.6% among those aged 60 and older. Over the past decade, while the prevalence of obesity remained stable, severe obesity increased from 7.7% to 9.4%, highlighting a concerning trend in public health. (cite)