obese
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The researchers noted that obesity rates remain high in many countries, particularly in the United Kingdom, where 29% of adults are obese and 64% are overweight or obese.
From Science Daily • May 23, 2026
Average body mass index for both sexes also fell within the overweight to obese range.
From Science Daily • May 20, 2026
According to the Welsh government, an estimated 186,000 people potentially meet the eligibility criteria for weight loss jabs and more than 60% of adults are overweight or obese.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
About 48% of people covered by Medicare are obese, while 38% of Americans on Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program have a body mass index of 30 or higher.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026
Jerry’s a particularly obese man with greasy hair combed over his bald spot.
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
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