As of December 31, 2023, the total number of employees employed by the UnitedHealth Group was about 440 thousand worldwide. This statistic shows the total number of individuals employed by UnitedHealth Group from 2010 to 2023. UnitedHealth Group The UnitedHealth Group is a health care and insurance company headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota. Subsidiaries include United Healthcare, which provides health insurance and medical benefits, and Optum, a pharmacy and care delivery services group. In 2023, OptumRx was among the top five U.S. pharmacies by market share based on prescription drug revenue, holding just under seven percent of the prescription drug market revenue. One of UnitedHealth Group’s leading competitors is CVS Health, another U.S. healthcare company based out of Rhode Island. Performance worldwide Within the past decade, UnitedHealth Group’s net income has tripled, earning it a spot in the top 50 most profitable companies worldwide. Within the global health care market, UnitedHealth Group took the top spot among the most valuable healthcare brands in the world in 2023. In addition, UnitedHealth Group is ranked first among the leading healthcare equipment and services companies worldwide based on market capitalization.

This statistic shows the number of individuals served by UnitedHealth Group's subsidiary UnitedHealthcare in 2023, sorted by business. The UnitedHealth Group is a health care company headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota. In 2023, the number of individuals served by UnitedHealthcare by its Medicare Advantage segment stood at around *** million.

This statistic shows the operating costs of UnitedHealth Group from 2013 to 2023, by type. The UnitedHealth Group is a health care company headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota. The operating costs of UnitedHealth Group in the segment of medical costs was over 241 billion U.S. dollars in 2023.

Medicare Advantage (MA) growth and enrollment increases have not bolstered HMO providers. In addition to losing ground in employer-based coverage—dropping from 24.0% in 2014 to 20.3% in 2019—HMOs, Medicare Advantage (MA) HMO share has fallen to 56.0% in 20224, from 58% in 2023. The pandemic temporarily reduced private insurance enrollment because of heightened unemployment. While labor force participation, growth in the number of businesses and increases in federal funding for Medicare and Medicaid staved off more significant declines, revenue is expected to fall at a CAGR of 0.3% to $236.9 billion by 2025, but with a positive 2.2% increase in 2025 alone. Technology and AI revolutionize HMOs' cost structures and reimbursement processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. Telemedicine reduces in-person consultation expenses, while AI improves diagnostic accuracy and administrative tasks. Predictive analytics minimize treatment expenditures, benefiting HMOs. However, AI's role in reimbursements has sparked disputes over denials, creating tension between providers and payers. As providers invest in AI to negotiate effectively, the U.S. House urges CMS to evaluate AI use in MA plans to ensure fair coverage decisions. Despite the controversy, AI provides smaller HMOs competitive advantages through personalized care plans and innovative services. Alternative plans will more effectively compete with larger insurers and the host of plans (PPO, POS, HDHPs) that substitute in various ways. With increasing concentration and competition from large, well-known insurers that benefit from economies of scale and scope, smaller HMOs may need to focus on a particular market segment -- Medicare, employer, or individual Medicare Advantage offers comprehensive care packages that target older adults' needs. Customizable plans with wellness and mental health support align with employer priorities, while telemedicine and competitive pricing attract younger individuals. Advanced analytics enable tailored offerings, ensuring engagement across demographics. Amid technological advances and diverse consumer demands, HMOs can strengthen market positions by balancing flexibility, cost control and personalized care offerings. With new strategies and growth in favorable economic conditions -- the number of businesses, employees and federal funding -- revenue is expected to climb at a CAGR of 1.1% to an estimated $250.7 billion in 2030, with profit increasing.

The United States healthcare discount plan market, valued at approximately $XX million in 2025, is projected to experience robust growth, exhibiting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 11.30% from 2025 to 2033. This expansion is fueled by several key factors. Rising healthcare costs and the increasing number of uninsured or underinsured individuals are driving demand for affordable healthcare solutions. The market is witnessing a significant shift towards preventative care and wellness programs, integrated within many discount plans. Furthermore, technological advancements, particularly the rise of telehealth and virtual visits, are enhancing accessibility and affordability, contributing to market growth. The increasing adoption of these plans by employers as a cost-effective employee benefit package further strengthens this upward trajectory. Competitive offerings from major players like UnitedHealth Group, Humana, and Cigna, alongside smaller specialized providers, are shaping the market landscape. However, regulatory changes and potential limitations on plan offerings could present challenges to growth. Segmentation by service type (prescription drugs, dental, vision, etc.) and coverage type (individual, family) reveals diverse market dynamics, with prescription drug discounts and family plans currently holding significant market share, though this may evolve with the rising popularity of preventative and wellness initiatives. The market's growth is expected to be uneven across segments. The prescription drug discount segment is likely to remain a dominant force, given the consistently high costs of medications. However, segments like virtual visits and preventative care are poised for rapid growth, driven by evolving consumer preferences and technological advancements. Geographic variations might exist, with densely populated urban areas potentially demonstrating higher adoption rates than rural areas. Future growth will depend significantly on consumer awareness, the effectiveness of marketing strategies employed by providers, and the broader economic climate influencing healthcare spending. Continued innovation in technology and service offerings will be crucial for companies to maintain competitiveness within this dynamic market. Recent developments include: In January 2022, the dental subscription platform, Membersy launched a direct-to-consumer (D2C) marketplace called membersy Marketplace for licensed dental membership plans which are provided by different Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) in the country., In December 2021, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of California revealed a plan to invest USD 1.5 million in community-based programs in San Diego with the goal of reducing health disparities and improving health equity.. Key drivers for this market are: Rising Healthcare Costs Owing to the Increasing Burden of Chronic Diseases, Growing Demand for Private Health Discount Plans and Launch of New Plans. Potential restraints include: Rising Healthcare Costs Owing to the Increasing Burden of Chronic Diseases, Growing Demand for Private Health Discount Plans and Launch of New Plans. Notable trends are: Dental Care Segment by Service Type is Expected to Hold a Significant Share in the Market.

To estimate county of residence of Filipinx healthcare workers who died of COVID-19, we retrieved data from the Kanlungan website during the month of December 2020.22 In deciding who to include on the website, the AF3IRM team that established the Kanlungan website set two standards in data collection. First, the team found at least one source explicitly stating that the fallen healthcare worker was of Philippine ancestry; this was mostly media articles or obituaries sharing the life stories of the deceased. In a few cases, the confirmation came directly from the deceased healthcare worker's family member who submitted a tribute. Second, the team required a minimum of two sources to identify and announce fallen healthcare workers. We retrieved 86 US tributes from Kanlungan, but only 81 of them had information on county of residence. In total, 45 US counties with at least one reported tribute to a Filipinx healthcare worker who died of COVID-19 were identified for analysis and will hereafter be referred to as “Kanlungan counties.” Mortality data by county, race, and ethnicity came from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS).24 Updated weekly, this dataset is based on vital statistics data for use in conducting public health surveillance in near real time to provide provisional mortality estimates based on data received and processed by a specified cutoff date, before data are finalized and publicly released.25 We used the data released on December 30, 2020, which included provisional COVID-19 death counts from February 1, 2020 to December 26, 2020—during the height of the pandemic and prior to COVID-19 vaccines being available—for counties with at least 100 total COVID-19 deaths. During this time period, 501 counties (15.9% of the total 3,142 counties in all 50 states and Washington DC)26 met this criterion. Data on COVID-19 deaths were available for six major racial/ethnic groups: Non-Hispanic White, Non-Hispanic Black, Non-Hispanic Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, Non-Hispanic American Indian or Alaska Native, Non-Hispanic Asian (hereafter referred to as Asian American), and Hispanic. People with more than one race, and those with unknown race were included in the “Other” category. NCHS suppressed county-level data by race and ethnicity if death counts are less than 10. In total, 133 US counties reported COVID-19 mortality data for Asian Americans. These data were used to calculate the percentage of all COVID-19 decedents in the county who were Asian American. We used data from the 2018 American Community Survey (ACS) five-year estimates, downloaded from the Integrated Public Use Microdata Series (IPUMS) to create county-level population demographic variables.27 IPUMS is publicly available, and the database integrates samples using ACS data from 2000 to the present using a high degree of precision.27 We applied survey weights to calculate the following variables at the county-level: median age among Asian Americans, average income to poverty ratio among Asian Americans, the percentage of the county population that is Filipinx, and the percentage of healthcare workers in the county who are Filipinx. Healthcare workers encompassed all healthcare practitioners, technical occupations, and healthcare service occupations, including nurse practitioners, physicians, surgeons, dentists, physical therapists, home health aides, personal care aides, and other medical technicians and healthcare support workers. County-level data were available for 107 out of the 133 counties (80.5%) that had NCHS data on the distribution of COVID-19 deaths among Asian Americans, and 96 counties (72.2%) with Asian American healthcare workforce data. The ACS 2018 five-year estimates were also the source of county-level percentage of the Asian American population (alone or in combination) who are Filipinx.8 In addition, the ACS provided county-level population counts26 to calculate population density (people per 1,000 people per square mile), estimated by dividing the total population by the county area, then dividing by 1,000 people. The county area was calculated in ArcGIS 10.7.1 using the county boundary shapefile and projected to Albers equal area conic (for counties in the US contiguous states), Hawai’i Albers Equal Area Conic (for Hawai’i counties), and Alaska Albers Equal Area Conic (for Alaska counties).20

In 2018, around ******* physicians and surgeons working in the United States were immigrants. This statistic illustrates the number of refugee and immigrant health care workers in the United States in 2018, by occupational group.

In 2024, Cargill was the largest private company in the United States, by revenue. That year, they had a revenue of 160 billion U.S. dollars. In comparison, gas station company QuikTrip made around 19.6 billion U.S. dollars. Cargill Cargill is a multinational corporation that focuses on agricultural services, crop and livestock, raw materials, and health and pharmaceuticals. Most of their business focuses on purchasing and distributing grain, palm oil, energy trade, and steel. It is a family-owned business headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota, and founded in 1865. It operates in over 60 countries, has about 150,000 employees, and is responsible for about a quarter of all United States grain exports. Additionally, it also supplies about a quarter of the domestic meat market. Largest U.S. companies United Healthcare Group was the largest health insurance company in 2018, while SC Johnson was the largest private household and personal care product company. United Healthcare is also headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota, while SC Johnson is headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin. United Healthcare is not only the largest health insurance company in the United States, but also worldwide. Furthermore, SC Johnson is one of the oldest family-owned companies in the country, and currently over owns over 20 brands.

Gym, health and fitness clubs stand at a dynamic crossroads, shaped by both impressive resilience and evolving consumer expectations. Despite economic headwinds—including persistent inflation, rising membership fees and supply chain disruptions—Americans’ appetite for fitness hasn’t waned. While higher prices and tariff-driven equipment costs have prompted some concerns around affordability and retention, leading operators have kept pace by doubling down on transparency, technological innovation and community-driven experiences, keeping the industry remarkably buoyant, even as members become more discerning and hybrid workout habits take root. Revenue has expanded at a CAGR of 7.1% to $45.7 billion in 2025, including an uptick of 2.0% that year. Home workouts and digital fitness surged in recent years, with brands like Peloton, Apple Fitness and countless app-based platforms filling the void. Still, the desire for social connection, accountability and access to specialized classes supported attendance at gyms and fitness centers, with group classes, boutique experiences and sports leagues (like the nation’s pickleball boom) fueling a new wave of growth. Technological integration has become standard, as fitness centers capitalized on mobile booking, wearables, hybrid class offerings and personalized digital experiences to boost retention. Gyms have also responded to sticky inflation and financial uncertainty by offering more flexible, tiered memberships and novel pay-per-visit plans, making fitness accessible across a wider range of budgets and life stages, boosting profit. Gym, health and fitness clubs will deepen their shift into a wellness-centric, tech-enabled ecosystem, with opportunities and challenges in equal measure. Demographic tailwinds will prove significant: as the population ages and healthcare costs climb, older adults will turn to gyms for exercise as well as holistic health management. Gyms, health and fitness centers are shifting toward integrated, medically informed offerings, blending classes with diagnostics, tracking devices and partnerships with healthcare providers. Affordability, digital convenience and privacy will be crucial considerations as gyms race to balance premium health solutions with accessibility. Gyms and fitness centers that innovate around flexibility and evidence-based care will sustain growth. Revenue is expected to grow at a CAGR of 1.4% to reach an estimated $49.1 billion by 2030.

The speech-language pathologists who address communication and swallowing disorders have witnessed robust expansion in recent years, propelled by rising public awareness and an expanding client base. Market spread across educational, healthcare and rehabilitative environments, with practitioners responding to the needs of children, aging adults and individuals with complex conditions. Growth in early intervention referrals, especially among children, underscores a societal emphasis on timely assessment and support, while persistent caseloads among seniors highlight the ongoing need for therapy in healthcare settings. This stability has encouraged practices to adopt flexible care delivery options like telepractice to ensure an ongoing focus on quality and accessibility. Industry-wide revenue has been growing at a CAGR of 1.4% over the past five years and is expected to total $6.9 billion in 2025, when revenue will rise by an estimated 0.9%. Over the past five years, operation size has largely impacted the industry’s financial performance. Private practitioners tend to sustain stronger bottom lines than their counterparts in schools or hospitals; their ability to manage operating expenses and set competitive fees supports favorable profit. Wage expenses remain the most prominent cost factor, driven by elevated education and licensure requirements, urban salary variations and ongoing competition for skilled professionals. Referral networks dominate client acquisition, keeping marketing budgets low. Despite fluctuations in reimbursement policies, most providers have seen stable profitability by diversifying payers, optimizing administrative workflows and selectively investing in specialized credentials or equipment. Telehealth and AI integration and proactive cost management have helped offset the pressures of maintaining competitive wage and benefit packages, with many practices focusing on staff retention and efficient scheduling to ensure profitability remains reliable. Sustained demand is anticipated in the later years as aging demographics and heightened awareness of developmental issues continue to shape the market. Speech-language pathologists stand poised to broaden their outreach, particularly among underserved groups and those previously unreached by traditional in-person services. Projected cuts in public programs will require providers to monitor revenue streams closely and seek operational improvements, potentially through expanded remote care or diverse payer relationships. Rising consumer health spending promises new opportunities for early and elective intervention, particularly for providers who deliver convenience, high-quality service and technological innovation. Continued adaptation to regulatory shifts, ongoing investment in professional skills and partnership with community stakeholders will define success, as practitioners seek to retain trusted roles in an evolving, opportunity-rich landscape. Industry revenue is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 1.3% over the five years through 2030 to total $7.3 billion.

In 2025, UnitedHealthcare Group was the largest healthcare company in the United States by revenue with over ****** billion U.S. dollars, followed by CVS Health and McKesson. This statistic shows the ten largest healthcare companies in the U.S. as of 2025, by revenue.

Family-Building Benefits Insurance Market Outlook

According to our latest research, the Global Family-Building Benefits Insurance market size was valued at $3.4 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $10.2 billion by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 13.2% during 2024–2033. This remarkable growth trajectory is primarily driven by the increasing recognition among employers and individuals of the importance of comprehensive family-building benefits, which include fertility treatments, adoption assistance, surrogacy support, and parental leave. As demographic shifts highlight the diversity of family structures and the prevalence of infertility challenges, organizations worldwide are prioritizing inclusive benefits as a key talent attraction and retention strategy, further fueling demand for robust family-building benefits insurance solutions.

Regional Outlook

North America currently holds the largest share of the global Family-Building Benefits Insurance market, accounting for approximately 48% of the total market value in 2024. This dominance is attributed to the region’s mature insurance landscape, progressive employer policies, and high awareness of reproductive health issues. The United States, in particular, leads the charge with widespread employer-sponsored benefits, robust healthcare infrastructure, and ongoing legislative efforts to support family-building initiatives. The prevalence of large corporations offering comprehensive fertility, adoption, and parental support benefits further cements North America’s leadership position. Additionally, the proactive role of advocacy groups and insurance providers in educating both employers and employees about the value of such benefits has accelerated adoption rates, making this region a benchmark for best practices in family-building insurance solutions.

Asia Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing region in the Family-Building Benefits Insurance market, with a forecasted CAGR of 16.8% from 2024 to 2033. This rapid expansion is propelled by shifting societal attitudes toward family planning, increasing incidences of infertility, and a growing middle-class population with heightened healthcare expectations. Countries such as China, Japan, and India are witnessing significant investments from both local and international insurers aiming to tap into the burgeoning demand for fertility and parental support services. Government initiatives to address declining birth rates and support working parents are also catalyzing market growth. Moreover, the proliferation of digital platforms and telehealth services in the region is making family-building benefits more accessible, further driving adoption across diverse population segments.

Emerging economies in Latin America and the Middle East & Africa present unique opportunities and challenges for the Family-Building Benefits Insurance market. While awareness of reproductive health and family-building options is gradually increasing, market penetration remains relatively low due to cultural sensitivities, limited insurance literacy, and varying regulatory environments. However, multinational employers operating in these regions are beginning to introduce comprehensive benefits packages to attract global talent, setting a precedent for local adoption. Policy reforms aimed at improving maternal and child health, coupled with the entry of innovative insurance startups, are expected to slowly bridge the adoption gap. Over time, these markets are anticipated to witness steady growth as societal norms evolve and government support for family-building initiatives strengthens.

Report Scope

In 2020, around **** percent of the U.S. population had private health insurance coverage. This share slightly decreased to **** percent in 2024. Medicare and Medicaid together provided healthcare coverage to approximately ** percent of the population in the United States. U.S. population with and without health insurance In 2022, over half of the U.S. population had health insurance coverage through their place of employment, around 54.5 percent. Approximately 35 percent had coverage through some form of government plan in the same year. While still low, the U.S. population without health insurance has decreased slightly from the previous year. A large portion of those without health insurance are between 19 and 25 years of age. Approximately ** percent of adults in this age group did not have health insurance in 2021. Health expenditure The United States spent approximately ****** U.S. dollars per capita on health in 2022 while in comparison, the Canadian government expended some ***** U.S. dollars per capita in the same year. However, higher health spending did not equate to a better health system or outcomes and when ranked with other comparable high-income countries, the U.S. came in last on nearly all health performance categories from access of care to health outcomes.

As of February 2025, the Hospital Corporation of America, based in Nashville, Tennessee, was the largest health system in the United States, with a total of 222 hospitals. HCA Healthcare is also the largest U.S. health system when ranked by the number of beds and, as expected, by net patient revenue.Hospitals in the United StatesCurrently, there are approximately 6,120 hospitals in the United States. Looking over the past decades, this figure was constantly decreasing. For example, there were nearly 7,000 hospitals in 1980. There are some 5.3 million persons employed in U.S. hospitals in full-time. Contrary to the decrease in the number of hospitals, employment has been increasing steadily. According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. hospitals generate a total gross output of around 1,075 billion U.S. dollars. The largest portion of U.S. hospitals are non-profit facilities. A smaller share includes private-owned for-profit hospitals. In most cases, these hospitals are part of hospital chains. For-profit hospitals developed especially in the 1990s, with the aim to gain profit for their shareholders. The Hospital Corporation of America, based in Nashville, Tennessee, is the U.S. for-profit hospital operator with the highest number of hospitals.

According to a 2022 survey conducted in the United States, 36 percent of full-time and part-time employees reported to be experiencing a moderate level of burnout. Overall, 15 percent of respondents said they were at a high level of burnout, and eight percent stated their levels of burnout were very high.

U.S. employees and COVID-19 burnout

Although burnout was reported amongst the U.S. workforce before the COVID-19 pandemic, a higher share of employees reported feeling burnout during the pandemic. In February 2021, almost 60 percent of Millennials who were in employment had feelings of burnout, up from 53 percent in January 2020. Higher levels of burnout were reported across all age groups for this examined period.

The global burnout issue

Burnout is not just an issue within the U.S. population. A survey conducted across Europe in 2021 found that 66 percent of people in Poland, as well as 66 percent of Russians, felt they were on the verge of burnout. Moreover, 60 percent of respondents in Serbia reported feeling the same. High levels of burnout were also reported in Germany, Spain, and the United Kingdom.

In 2024, 3M had a total of some 61**** employees worldwide. This was a significant decrease of approximately 24**** employees since 2023. 3M Worldwide Employment Of 3M’s total employee count, around ****** staff members worked in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) in 2023. The largest cohort of 3M’s employees is located in the United States, which accounts for roughly forty percent of the company’s total workforce. In 2023, the company’s net sales were the highest in the Americas, followed by Asia Pacific in second and Europe, Middle East, and Africa ranked third. 3M’s Company History In 1902, five people started a small-scale mining venture in Northern Minnesota. It became known as the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company, eventually turning into 3M: a U.S.-based multinational company that produces some ****** products, ranging from adhesives to electronic materials. 3M now manages operations in about ** countries through various business segments, such as Safety and Industrial, Transportation and Electronics, Health Care, and Consumer.

Halliburton is an oil service provider and employer to some 48,000 people as of 2023. Between 2014 and 2021, when high oil prices saw many within the global oil industry record their greatest ever profits, Halliburton cut its workforce by over 40 percent. Background on Halliburton Halliburton is a U.S. multinational corporation founded in 1919. Headquartered in both Houston, Texas, and Dubai, it is one of the largest oil field service companies in the world. Its origins lie in the New Method Oil Well Cementing Company. Throughout the 20th century, Halliburton continuously expanded its operations throughout the United States. The company is now focused on services in the energy industry that correspond with the exploration, production, and processing of gas and oil. Halliburton operates in over 70 countries worldwide. Halliburton's financial performance As one of the leading oil service providers in the world, Halliburton's financial performance largely mirrors the overall health of the oil and gas industry. Halliburton's revenue surpassed 23 billion U.S. dollars in 2023, the highest annual revenue since 2018. A similar trend was noted for Halliburton's net income.

This statistic displays the operating revenue for Kaiser Permanente from 2007 to 2022. In 2011, the company had an operating revenue totaling **** billion U.S. dollars. Kaiser Permanente is an integrated managed care consortium headquartered in Oakland, California. The company provides care through ***** major regions in the United States and consists of ***** entities: the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, and Permanente Medical Groups.

Kaiser Permanente key facts

In recent years, Kaiser Permanente’s operating revenue has increased from **** billion U.S. dollars in 2007 to over ** billion U.S. dollars in 2022. Kaiser Permanente is a consortium that includes various entities of managed health care. It includes ***** distinct factors including the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, and the regional Permanente Medical Groups. The organization began in 1933 in California where Henry Kaiser formed an insurance consortium in order to comply with their workers’ compensation obligations. Since then, it has become one of the largest managed care organizations within the United States. Currently, this non-profit includes ***** states and is headquartered in Oakland, California.

The number of Kaiser Permanente’s members has increased by over ***** million since 2008, from *** million to **** million members in 2019. Similarly, its number of employees has increased, reaching more than *** thousand people in 2019 with over ****** physicians employed. The organization has run into controversy, especially in its North and South Carolina branches due to management, patient care, as well as financial and technology issues. In 2013, the California Department of Managed Health Care fined Kaiser Permanente * million U.S. dollars due a lack of provision of inadequate mental health care for its patients.

Johnson & Johnson’s medtech (medical devices and diagnostics) segment earned about **** billion U.S. dollars through its surgery franchise in 2024. Orthopedics was the second-largest franchise, generating roughly *** billion U.S. dollars that year. J&J’s revenue In 2024, Johnson & Johnson’s global revenue amounted to some ** billion U.S. dollars, which was an increase of around ***** billion U.S. dollars compared to 2023. During 2023, the consumer health business of the company was moved in a spin-off. J&J currently has two major segments: Innovative Medicine and Medtech. In 2024, over ***billion U.S. dollars were generated through the medtech division. That was roughly ** percent of the company’s total global revenue. Over the years, the multinational company with its various segments generated more than half of its revenues in the United States, making it the company’s main market. In 2024, around **** billion U.S. dollars were generated in Europe.

In 2023, Black adults had the highest obesity rates of any race or ethnicity in the United States, followed by American Indians/Alaska Natives and Hispanics. As of that time, around ** percent of all Black adults were obese. Asians/Pacific Islanders had by far the lowest obesity rates. Obesity in the United States Obesity is a present and growing problem in the United States. An astonishing ** percent of the adult population in the U.S. is now considered obese. Obesity rates can vary substantially by state, with around ** percent of the adult population in West Virginia reportedly obese, compared to ** percent of adults in Colorado. The states with the highest rates of obesity include West Virginia, Mississippi, and Arkansas. Diabetes Being overweight and obese can lead to a number of health problems, including heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Being overweight or obese is one of the most common causes of type 2 diabetes, a condition in which the body does not use insulin properly, causing blood sugar levels to rise. It is estimated that just over ***** percent of adults in the U.S. have been diagnosed with diabetes. Diabetes is now the seventh leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for ***** percent of all deaths.