Figure
6.3. Age-adjusted prevalence of obesity among adults aged 20 years and
over, by sex
and race/ethnicity: United States, 2001
NOTES: Obesity is
defined as a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2 or more. The analysis
excluded 1,433 people with unknown height or weight. Estimates are
age-adjusted to a year 2000 standard population using three age groups:
20-39 years, 40-59 years, and 60 years and over.
DATA SOURCE: Sample
Adult Core component of the 2001 National Health Interview Survey.
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