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New York City Department of Health, Environment & Health Data Portal. Overweight data: . Accessed at https://a816-dohbesp.nyc.gov/IndicatorPublic/data-explorer/overweight/ on Oct 19, 2026. Copy citation.

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Obesity (adults)

Adults reporting a Body Mass Index over 30. People who are overweight or obese are at increased risk for heart disease and diabetes. Neighborhood factors such as walkability and the types of food retail outlets available can impact residents' risk of being overweight or obese.

Obesity (youth)

Youths reporting a Body Mass Index over 30. People who are overweight or obese are at increased risk for heart disease and diabetes. Neighborhood factors such as walkability and the types of food retail outlets available can impact residents' risk of being overweight or obese.

Overweight or obesity (adults)

Adults reporting a Body Mass Index over 25. People who are overweight or obese are at increased risk for heart disease and diabetes. Neighborhood factors such as walkability and the types of food retail outlets available can impact residents' risk of being overweight or obese.

Overweight or obesity (youth)

Youths reporting a Body Mass Index over 25. People who are overweight or obese are at increased risk for heart disease and diabetes. Neighborhood factors such as walkability and the types of food retail outlets available can impact residents' risk of being overweight or obese.

Overweight

People who are overweight or obese are at increased risk for heart disease and diabetes. Physical activity and healthy eating can promote well-being and relieve stress.

Weight and the Environment

Neighborhood conditions and resources can encourage or discourage healthy behaviors. The density and types of food retail outlets available in neighborhoods may affect food shopping habits and nutrition choices of residents. Healthy food choices combined with physically active lifestyle support maintenance of an optimal bodyweight and overall good health.

About the Data and Indicators

Weight indicators presented on this site are derived from the biennial NYC Youth Risk Behavior Survey and the annual Community Health Survey. They are estimates that depend on study participants’ accurate recollections and reporting.

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Key Messages

More than half of adult New Yorkers are either overweight or obese. Being at an unhealthy weight increases a person’s risk of developing many conditions, including diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, cancer and heart disease.

Poor neighborhoods have higher rates of obesity and related deaths due to diabetes and heart disease than more affluent neighborhoods.

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