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FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The number of Californians who classify as obese, has risen to its highest point .
The UCLA Health Policy Research Center reports nearly 18 million adults and adolescents are considered overweight or obese.
24.8% of adults fall into that category, although it varies greatly by county.
Imperial, Tehama, Tulare, and Kings counties have the state’s highest obesity rates, ranging from 36% to 41%.
Fresno is somewhat better at 30%, although that’s significantly higher than rates in the Bay Area.
The study comes amid a push for healthier diets and exercise, including making communities more friendly to bicyclists and pedestrians.
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