Obesity Trends in American Children (1971-2008) - CDC Data Visualization #2080829 (License: Personal Use)

This clustered bar chart illustrates the percentage of obese children in the United States from 1971-1974 through 2007-2008, segmented into four age groups: total (all children), 2-5 years, 6-11 years, and 12-19 years. Each time interval shows a consistent upward trend, especially pronounced after the 1980s, with the 6-11 and 12-19 cohorts reaching nearly 20% obesity by 2007-2008. The data reflects nationally representative NHANES surveys conducted by the CDC.

Used on public health reports, academic articles, or government websites (e.g., CDC, NIH) to illustrate long-term trends in pediatric obesity; supports policy discussions, educational content, and health awareness campaigns targeting parents, educators, and clinicians.