The bar charts provide information on the proportion of obese boys and girls, aged 12 to 19, from different ethnic backgrounds in the United States in the years 2004 and 2014.
It is evident from the charts that obesity was more prevalent among boys than girls in both years, and that the highest rates were seen in the Hispanic population. There was also a noticeable increase in obesity among all ethnic groups over the ten-year period.
In 2004, around 20% of Hispanic boys were obese, compared to approximately 15% of both White and Black boys. For girls, the figures were slightly lower, with Hispanic girls again leading at about 18%. Ten years later, the proportion of obese Hispanic boys had risen sharply to nearly 30%, while the rates for White and Black boys had also increased, reaching about 20% and 25% respectively.
The 2014 data for girls shows a similar trend, with Hispanic girls still having the highest obesity rate, which had climbed to roughly 25%. Meanwhile, the percentages for White and Black girls had also risen, reaching approximately 15% and 20% respectively. It's worth noting that the increase in obesity among girls was less pronounced than among boys.
