Is the United States Number One in Obesity?
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While the United States is recognized as having one of the highest obesity rates among developed nations, it is not ranked number one globally according to recent studies. Data from sources like the World Health Organization (WHO) and NCD-RisC highlight that countries in Polynesia and Micronesia consistently show the highest prevalence rates. This nuance is critical for understanding the complex global health challenge of obesity and whether the United States is number one in obesity.
