Mississippi - Percentage of Old Adults who were Obese Per Gender and Race and Ethnicity in 2021 (CDC)
According to data from the CDC, in 2021, 40% of old adults in Mississippi were Obese, with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more.
Gender: The percentage of old adults who were obese was the following per gender: Male (40.5%), and Female (39.6%).
Race and Ethnicity: The percentage of old adults who were obese included the following per race and ethnicity: Non-Hispanic Black or African American (49.6%), Non-Hispanic White (35.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (0%).
The first chart and first table below shows percentage of old adults who were obese per gender. The second chart and second table shows the percentage of old adults who were obese per race and ethnicity.
You can see similar information for other states and for the whole United States.
| Gender | Percent Obese (%) |
|---|---|
| Male | 40.5 |
| Female | 39.6 |
The chart and table below shows the percentage of old adults that were obese by race and ethnicity.
| Race and Ethnicity | Percent Obese (%) |
|---|---|
| Non-Hispanic Black or African American | 49.6 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 35.7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 0 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
