The share of Americans medically obese is projected to rise to almost 50% by 2035

Jan 29, 2026 - 07:00
The share of Americans medically obese is projected to rise to almost 50% by 2035

A new study found that by 2035, almost 50% of Americans will be medically obese. In 1990, that number was just 20%. Nonwhite Americans are much more likely to suffer.