The State of Obesity in Texas
From 1995 to 2010, the prevalence of obesity in Texas adults doubled from 15.9 percent to 31.7 percent. With a current obesity rate of 34 percent, Texas has the 19th highest adult obesity rate in the US.
From 1995 to 2010, the prevalence of obesity in Texas adults doubled from 15.9 percent to 31.7 percent. With a current obesity rate of 34 percent, Texas has the 19th highest adult obesity rate in the US.
In August and September of 2020, a study was conducted on the views and experiences of Texas residents on the COVID-19 pandemic including the impact of the pandemic on the health, financial condition, and concerns for the future.
In the summer of 2015, Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. engaged the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute (MMHPI) to review the performance of Bexar County behavioral health systems. These findings are based on reviews conducted in the fall of 2015 and early 2016.
The following study is the first comprehensive examination of the nonprofit sector in the greater San Antonio region. The purpose of the study is to present a composite snapshot of the sector, including an indication of organizations that are active, the populations they serve, challenges they confront and identifiable impacts on the region.