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US Adult Obesity vs US Exports

US Adult Obesity and US Exports correlate at r = +0.79 over 45 years (1980–2024), p < 0.0001. With the time trend removed, r = +0.47. Holds up after detrending.

Verdict: Holds up after detrending. Statistically significant (p = < 0.0001) and the association survives trend removal (detrended r = 0.47). Correlation still isn't causation, but this one isn't an obvious artifact.

Pearson r
+0.79
p-value
< 0.0001
Years compared (n)
45 (1980–2024)
95% confidence interval
0.64 to 0.88
Correlation with the time trend removed
+0.47

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