Adult obesity rates in Puerto Rico by race/ethnicity 2022
Obesity
The mean target body mass index among all people is said to be around 18.5 to 24.9 with anything over this number being considered overweight or obese. Several diseases may occur as a result of being overweight or obese. Diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and stroke are some of the common diseases that are caused by or worsened by weight gain and obesity. The United States has higher rates of obesity among both men and women compared to other OECD countries.
Obesity-related Hispanic health
Diabetes is a prevalent health issue among the Hispanic community. Diabetes is among the top five leading causes of death among Hispanics in the United States. Hispanics in the U.S. are more likely to die from diabetes than white U.S. residents. However, Hispanics have a similar rate of cardiovascular disease as U.S. white adults.