Estimates of obesity prevalence from 2011 forward cannot be
compared with estimates from previous years because of changes to the methods
for collecting and analyzing adult obesity data with the Behavioral Risk Factor
Surveillance System (BRFSS). Data collected in 2011 provide a new baseline for
obesity prevalence for data collected in subsequent years. While a new baseline for
state adult obesity prevalence makes it impossible to compare 2011 data with
previous years, the fact remains that the obesity prevalence in Colorado is
high. About one in five adult Coloradans is obese.
For the 2011 obesity map and details on 2011 obesity rates by state, regions or subgroups, go to: http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/adult.html.
For talking points and FAQs on data and BRFSS method changes, go to:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0By4iEudJEICld2I1cmYwZmxPVUk/edit
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