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| Poverty Status | Percent of Adults | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | Male | |
*Defined as having a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30.0 or more. ↑ **Poverty, defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, was $20,444 for a family of four in 2006. ↑ Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2005-2006. Analysis conducted by the Maternal and Child Health Information Resource Center. | ||
| Total | 35.0 | 32.4 |
| Less Than 100% of Poverty | 40.3 | 27.0 |
| 100-199% of Poverty | 43.2 | 31.4 |
| 200-299% of Poverty | 33.6 | 34.9 |
| 300% or More of Poverty | 31.6 | 33.3 |
Information on this page can be found in the print version of Women's Health USA 2009. Suggested Citation: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau. Women's Health USA 2009. Rockville, Maryland: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2009.