State of Obesity 2021: Better Policies for a Healthier America

On November 10, 2021, Trust for America's Health held a virtual congressional briefing and national webinar to explore findings from the State of Obesity 2021: Better Policies for a Healthier America report. The report examined how the social and economic factors linked to obesity were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The 18^th annual report found that 16 states had adult obesity rates at 35 percent or higher, up from 12 states the year before.