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CDC: Mississippi remains most obese state

Source: USA Today

Atlanta : GA : USA | about 1 year ago

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Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee lead the nation when it comes to obesity, a new government survey reports. More than 30% of adults in each of those states tipped the scales, helping to ensure the South remains the nation's fattest region. Colorado was the least obese, with about 19% fitting that...

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