- Among Hispanic American women, 78.8 percent are overweight or obese, as compared to 64 percent of non-Hispanic white women.
- In 2018, Hispanic Americans were 1.2 times more likely to be obese than non-Hispanic whites.
- From 2013-2016, Hispanic children were 1.8 times more likely to be obese as compared to non-Hispanic white children.
- In 2018, Hispanic women were 20 percent more likely to be overweight as compared to non-Hispanic white women.
- People who are overweight are more likely to suffer from high blood pressure, high levels of blood fats, diabetes and LDL cholesterol – all risk factors for heart disease and stroke.1
- In 2017, Hispanic high school students were 50 percent more likely to be obese as compared to non-Hispanic white youth.
Source: CDC 2021. Health United States, 2019. Table 26.
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hus/2019/026-508.pdf
Age-adjusted Percent of persons 20 years of age and over who were obese, 2015-2018. (Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or greater)
Hispanic | Non-Hispanic White | Hispanic / Non-Hispanic White Ratio | |
---|---|---|---|
Men | 44.3 | 41.3 | 1.1 |
Women | 47.1 | 39.0 | 1.2 |
Total | 45.7 | 40.2 | 1.1 |
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hus/2019/026-508.pdf
Age-adjusted Percent of persons 18 years of age and over who were overweight but not obese, 2018. (Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25 or greater)
Hispanic | Non-Hispanic White | Hispanic / Non-Hispanic White Ratio | |
---|---|---|---|
Men | 41.4 | 40.0 | 1.0 |
Women | 31.4 | 27.7 | 1.1 |
Total | 36.2 | 33.9 | 1.1 |
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nhis/shs/tables.htm
Age-adjusted Percent of persons 18 years of age and over who were obese in 2018. (Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or greater)
Hispanic | Non-Hispanic White | Hispanic / Non-Hispanic White Ratio | |
---|---|---|---|
Men | 34.3 | 31.2 | 1.1 |
Women | 35.4 | 28.7 | 1.2 |
Total | 34.9 | 30.0 | 1.2 |
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nhis/shs/tables.htm
CHILDREN
Percent of obesity among children and adolescents 6–11 years of age, 2015-2018
Hispanic | Non-Hispanic White | Hispanic / Non-Hispanic White Ratio | |
---|---|---|---|
Females | 25.6 | 12.6 | 2.0 |
Males | 27.5 | 18.3 | 1.5 |
Total | 26.6 | 15.5 | 1.7 |
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hus/2019/027-508.pdf
Source: Federal ISource: Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics. America's Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being. 2021. Table HEALTH7 https://www.childstats.gov/americaschildren/tables/health7.asp
Percent of children aged 2-17 for whom a doctor or other health provider ever advised about the amount and kind of physical activity within the past two years, United States, 2020
Hispanic | Non-Hispanic White | Hispanic / Non-Hispanic White Ratio |
---|---|---|
38.9 | 39.9 | 1.0 |
https://datatools.ahrq.gov/nhqdr
Percent of children aged 2-17 for whom a doctor or other health provider ever advised about the amount and kind of physical activity within the past two years, United States, 2020
Hispanic | Non-Hispanic White | Hispanic / Non-Hispanic White Ratio |
---|---|---|
38.9 | 39.9 | 1.0 |
https://datatools.ahrq.gov/nhqdr
Percent of children aged 2-17 for whom a doctor or other health provider ever advised about eating healthy, United States, 2020
Hispanic | Non-Hispanic White | Hispanic / Non-Hispanic White Ratio |
---|---|---|
50.8 | 51.4 | 1.0 |
Source: AHRQ. National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Reports. Data Query. https://datatools.ahrq.gov/nhqdr
ADOLESCENTS
Percent of high school students who were overweight, 2021
Hispanic | Non-Hispanic White | Hispanic / Non-Hispanic White Ratio | |
---|---|---|---|
Females | 23.7 | 14.6 | 1.6 |
Males | 18.2 | 14.5 | 1.3 |
Total | 20.9 | 14.6 | 1.4 |
https://nccd.cdc.gov/youthonline
Percent of high school students who were obese, 2021
Hispanic | Non-Hispanic White | Hispanic / Non-Hispanic White Ratio | |
---|---|---|---|
Females | 17.4 | 10.6 | 1.6 |
Males | 23.0 | 16.3 | 1.4 |
Total | 20.2 | 13.7 | 1.5 |
https://nccd.cdc.gov/youthonline
HEALTH IMPACT OF OBESITY
Percentage of inactive physical activity among adults 18 years of age and over, 2018 (Did not meet federal physical activity guidelines)
Hispanic | Non-Hispanic White | Hispanic / Non-Hispanic White Ratio |
---|---|---|
49.5 | 38.9 | 1.3 |
Source: CDC 2020. Summary Health Statistics: National Health Interview Survey: 2018. Table A-14a.
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nhis/shs/tables.htm
Percentage of some leisure-time physical activity among adults 18 years of age and over, 2018 (Met aerobic guidelines only)
Hispanic | Non-Hispanic White | Hispanic / Non-Hispanic White Ratio |
---|---|---|
47.8 | 57.5 | 0.8 |
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nhis/shs/tables.htm
Percentage of regular leisure physical activity among adults 18 years of age and over, 2018 (Met federal physical activity guidelines)
Hispanic | Non-Hispanic White | Hispanic / Non-Hispanic White Ratio |
---|---|---|
21.6 | 25.8 | 0.8 |
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nhis/shs/tables.htm
Percent of adults age 18 and over who were obese who had a physician's office visit for counseling related to diet/nutrition, United States, 2018
Hispanic | Non-Hispanic White | Hispanic / Non-Hispanic White Ratio |
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44.8 | 25 | 1.8 |
https://datatools.ahrq.gov/nhqdr
Last Edited: 05/24/2024