Visualized Healthcare Disparities in America

Correlation Between Obesity and Poverty

The visualization above displays a positive correlation between poverty and obesity. There is a visible trend that suggests that the poorer states tend to have higher incidences of obesity. Mississippi ranks the highest in terms of obesity and poverty, while states such as Hawaii enjoy economic prosperity and a fitter population. However, the trend is not absolute, there are some clear outliers. For example, there are states such as North Dakota with relatively low poverty and high obesity rates.