AdvertisementFor example, nationwide, by 2035, the study projects that 60% (11.5 million adults) of Black women and 54% (14.5 million) of Latino women will suffer from obesity when compared with 47% (36.5 million) of white women. The study projects that by 2035, obesity rates among Latino and Black women in California will reach nearly 60%, compared with nearly 40% for their white counterparts. Additionally, Latino men in California could see rates over 50%, compared with nearly 40% for their white counterparts. Despite these disparities, California is projected to fare better than most other states, with its rates of obesity growing more slowly than the national average. Future efforts, Church says, should prioritize the Black and Latino populations identified by the study as most affected.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 29, 2026 09:19 UTC