The Modern Epidemic of Obesity — American Obesity Statisti www.empowernetwork.com/joycelatimer/the-modern-epidemic-of-obesity-american-obesity-statistics/ The Modern Epidemic of Obesity -- American Obesity Statistics!One of the worst health issues of modern times is the epidemic of obesity -- especially if you look at the changing American obesity statistics. Over two-thirds of Americans are overweight and one-third are classified as obese.Wikipedia defines obesity as:"Obesity is a medical