What percentage of Native Hawaiians are obese?

40 percent
—Nearly 40 percent of Native Hawaiians are obese. That’s about the same as what the survey saw in black adults, who have the highest obesity rate among the largest U.S. population groups. —About 14 percent of Native Hawaiians have diabetes, higher than whites and Asians.

Are Hawaiians prone to obesity?

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders were 80 percent more likely to be obese than non-Hispanic whites in 2016. A 2014 survey on Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders (NHPI) revealed that Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander sub-populations had higher obesity rates than both Asian Americans and white Americans.

What factors may contribute to obesity in Native Hawaiians?

Study of the tensions between traditional and modern diet, lifestyle, While genetic factors may be significant, diet and lifestyle also play a prominent role in the development of obesity and its associated risks in Native Hawaiians and Samoans.

What’s the fattest state in America?

Updated September 2021: According to the most recent Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data, adult obesity rates now exceed 35\% in 16 states. Mississippi has the highest adult obesity rate at 39.7\% and Colorado has the lowest at 24.2\%.

Is Hawaiian food unhealthy?

Ancient Hawaiians had a very healthy diet; it is said to be one of the healthiest in the world. “Local food” is generally unhealthy and has caused obesity rates in Hawaii to increase.

What is the biggest health problem in Hawaii?

Stats of the State of Hawaii

HI Leading Causes of Death, 2017	Deaths	Rate***
1. Heart Disease	2,575	129.8
2. Cancer	2,456	128.6
3. Stroke	764	37.5
4. Flu/Pneumonia	637	29.6