[OC] Childhood (Age 6-17) Obesity Rate by U.S. State (Data: National Survey of Children’s Health | Tool: Mapchart.net)
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[OC] Childhood (Age 6-17) Obesity Rate by U.S. State (Data: National Survey of Children’s Health | Tool: Mapchart.net)
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I bet this has to do with school food supply
It’s interesting that this doesn’t quite mirror the adult obesity map.
To my colorblind eyes the over 24% and the under 12% are the same
How it median around 15% that seems so crazy. 6-17 years old shouldn’t be enough time to become overweight this sucks to see. A diet high in Soda, processed food, fast food, seed oils and sitting on your ass scrolling/gaming I would imagine.
Maybe this is nothing given I haven’t been to many of the states but I’ve spent a lot of time hiking and canoeing in Minnesota, Vermont, and New Hampshire and wonder if the awesome access to nature is related to lower childhood obesity in the greener states on this map…
Looks just like the electoral map. Shocking.
Take me to McDonald’s, country roads
It looks like the gators and theme parks in Florida are keeping kids fitter or on their toes.
Maybe it’s the beach life, but I’m really curious about what type of food those red zone kiddos are eating now.
If parents see no consequences for this type of neglect then this will never change
If only the south knew how to read
How is Minnesota so low when the word “salad” is used for food containing zero vegetables and about 60% mayo?
wonder how closely it pairs with the poverty map.
That Bible Belt is a size 38.
I can’t tell colors. Is Minnesota top or bottom?
The lowest category being <12% had me laughing 😭
Edit: just looked up for France, it is 4%.
Michigan surprised me. Feels like the number should be higher. Maybe it’s just the area I’m living in?
Good job for once Florida.
https://preview.redd.it/r98z2ro5xngf1.jpeg?width=1179&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=98ec3025a7699c077160adca39e83190ad576073
Compare that to child poverty rates.
Newsweek, Nov2024. The data is based off the official poverty measure, one of two measurements used in the U.S. to determine level of poverty.
how do mississippi and west virginia have the highest obesity rates when they are also one of the poorest states?
Now make the map with the obesity classification from 2000