As of 2023, the prevalence of obesity in adults was 39.9% , with no significant differences between men and women, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

How many people will be overweight or obese by 2050? An 'alarming' forecast for Louisiana

The state ranks fourth-highest in the nation for adult obesity, just behind West Virginia ( 41.2% ), Mississippi ( 40.1% ) and Arkansas ( 40% ), CDC data says.

In data released this year, East Carroll Parish had the highest prevalence of obesity in adults over the age of 18 in 2022 while St. Tammany and Lafayette parishes were tied for the lowest prevalence of adult obesity.

In descending order, the parishes had the highest prevalence of adult obesity in 2022 are:

East Carroll Parish with 51%

St. Landry Parish wi

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