Obesity

More stats

Among non- Hispanic black and Mexican-America men, those with higher incomes are more likely to be obese than those with low income. Higher income women are less likely to be obese than low-income women. There is no significant relationship between obesity and education among men. Among women, however, there is a trend- those with college degrees are less likely to be obese compared with less educated women. Between 1988-1994 and 2007-2008 the prevalence of obesity increased in adults at all income and education levels.

Chronic disease (obesity linked)

Hypertension, High cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL- cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes, Heart disease

(Morbid) Obesity

Obesity: BMI from 30 to 39.9 kg/m2 Morbid obesity: weight that exceeds 100% of normal 5/9 leading causes of death in the US are associated with obesity.

The Enviroment (Factor)

People may make decision based on their (obese-ogenic) environment or community. Ex. a person may choose to walk to the store or to work because of lack of sidewalks. Community, home, child car, school, health care, and workplace settings can all influence people's health decisions. Therefore, it's important to create environments in these locations that make it easier to engage in physical activity and eat a healthy diet.

Childhood obesity

Sugar drinks and less healthy foods on school campuses Advertising of junk foods. Variation in licensure regulations among child care centers. Lack of daily, quality physical activity in all schools. No safe and appealing place, in many communities, to play or be active. Limited access to healthy, affordable foods. Greater availability of high-energy-dense foods and sugar drinks. Increasing portion sizes. Lack of breastfeeding support. Television and media.

Metabolic syndrome

a cluster of risks

BMI

a measure of an adult's weight in relation to his or her height, specifically the adult's weight in kilograms divided by the square of his or her height in meters.

Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

in 1990, 10 states had a prevalence of obesity less than 10% and no state had prevalence equal to or greater than 15%. By 2000, no state had a prevalence of obesity.

Changes needed:

in our Behaviors, Environment, Policies, Access to healthcare, Access to healthier options

Multifactorial disease

many causes of obesity

Diseases and Drugs

some illnesses may lead to obesity or weight gain. These may include Cushing's disease, and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Drugs such as steroids and some antidepressants may also cause weight gain.

Obesity

Body Mass Index BMI of 30 or higher.

Factors of Obesity

Genetics, Physiology, Overweight and obesity in childhood, social factors, Physical factors such as thyroid levels, or use of certain prescription medications

Genetic predispositions

Limitations. Most obesity, however, probably results from complex interactions among multiple genes and environmental factors that remain poorly understood.

Treatment for Obesity

Low-calorie diet and regular exercise Lifestyle changes, Prescription medications (for some), Surgery: Gastroplasty, Gastric bypass, Gastic banding- only for ppl 100+ lbs overweight.

Obesity-related conditions

heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, certain types of cancer (many of the leading causes of preventable death)

Stats

over 1/3 US adults are obese In 2008, medical costs associated with obesity were estimated at $147 billion; medical costs for obese ppl were $1,429 higher than those of normal weight.