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Age-adjusted prevalence of overweight and obesity by Asian-American ethnicity from the National Health Interview Survey (16)
| Race/ethnic group | Age-adjusted overweight prevalence (%) | Age-adjusted obesity prevalence (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 21.8 | 4.2 |
| Filipino | 33.0 | 14.1 |
| Asian Indian | 34.4 | 6.0 |
| Japanese | 25.9 | 8.7 |
| Vietnamese | 19.1 | 5.3 |
| Korean | 27.3 | 2.8 |
| Other Asian and Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 29.2 | 12.5 |
