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Fast Facts: Obesity in Wisconsin

A look at rates of obesity in Wisconsin from a new tool called the Wisconsin Health Atlas.

6/8/2018 | Rating TV-G

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Fast Facts: Obesity in Wisconsin

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A look at rates of obesity in Wisconsin from a new tool called the Wisconsin Health Atlas.

This week’s Fast Facts looks at rates of obesity in Wisconsin from a new tool called the Wisconsin Health Atlas. The interactive map shows rates down to the ZIP code based on data from health records. The map reveals how different the needs of two ZIP codes within the same county can be. Additionally, Wisconsin’s rural populations are dealing with higher levels of obese residents.

6/8/2018 | Rating TV-G

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