Obesity in Black America: How can we improve our health? | #RolandMartinUnfiltered Special Report

Obesity in Black America: How can we improve our health? | #RolandMartinUnfiltered Special Report

Nearly 48 percent of African-American adults are considered clinically obese.

African American women have the highest rates of obesity or being overweight compared to other groups in the United States. About 4 out of 5 African American women are overweight or obese.

Obesity leads to hypertension, cardiovascular disease, some cancers, and type II diabetes.

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