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What percentage of Americans will be obese or overweight in 2030?

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What percentage of Americans will be obese in 2032?

45.3

What percentage of US adults will have Diabetes (type 1 and 2) in 2032?

12.9

Will any OECD country achieve a 10% or greater reduction in the national rate of obesity for 3 consecutive years before 2030?

31%

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What percentage of Americans will be obese in 2032?

45.3

What percentage of US adults will have Diabetes (type 1 and 2) in 2032?

12.9

Will any OECD country achieve a 10% or greater reduction in the national rate of obesity for 3 consecutive years before 2030?

31%