Obesity and Physical Activity

Obesity disproportionately impacts diverse populations - especially African Americans - and people with lower income and education levels.
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In the last decade, obesity rates in NYS doubled.

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Obesity is more prevalent in rural areas and the Bronx.

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Within NYC, the Bronx and Richmond county experience high obesity rates.

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Physical activity levels are lower among populations with lower income and education levels. Diverse racial and ethnic groups - particularly Hispanics/Latinos - also report lower physical activity levels.
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The share of NYS residents who report exercising is higher now than 10 years ago.

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Residents of rural areas and New York City tend to have lower physical activity levels.

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Manhattan residents exercise most often compared to other New York City residents.

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NYS below national average in share of people that exercise.

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Prevalence of obesity in NYS is about the same as the US average.

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