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Statistical Glossary - Cost of Living
A measure of the expense required to purchase a basic basket of goods and services in a specific region.
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Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Population Health. BRFSS Prevalance and Trends Data [online]. 2025. [accessed Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:40:15 GMT].
URL: https://www.cdc.gov/brfss/brfssprevalence.
Graphic: Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics.
Note: Adults 18 years of age or older.
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Today, March 4th, World Obesity Day, is an opportunity to reflect on a public health challenge that continues to grow in many parts of the world, including Puerto Rico.
According to data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), the prevalence of obesity in Puerto Rico shows an upward trend over the last decade among adults aged 18 and over, going from 26.3% in 2011 to 36.2% in 2024.
The Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics promotes access to information that allows us to better understand the challenges we face as a society and to support informed decision-making.
On World Obesity Day, we're sharing this graphic to promote informed conversation and analysis of available data.
Learn more about this day at: https://www.worldobesityday.org
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