12. Michigan
Michigan’s obesity rate sits at about 36%. Factors include a diet heavy in processed foods and widespread physical inactivity during the long winters. Rural counties often lack fresh food options and safe exercise spaces. The consequences include soaring rates of diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. Public health programs have attempted to promote better nutrition, but the cycle of poverty and limited healthcare access makes meaningful progress difficult for many residents statewide.
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