Epidemiology
This disease is defined as abnormal or excessive body fat that poses a risk to health.
Obesity
These populations have higher obesity rates compared to non-Hispanic White populations.
Black and Hispanic populations
What are short-term physical health effects
Sleep apnea, joint mobility issues and fatigue
What are common causes of obesity?
Stress, unhealthy diet, lack of proper food access, genetic predisposition.
This refers to the financial and healthcare burden caused by obesity
Direct and Indirect Costs
Direct: Medical costs
Indirect: Lost productivity Lower income
Childhood obesity rates have tripled since the 1970s, what is the percentage of U.S. youth obesity?
What is 21%
This gender and race group has some of the highest obesity rates.
56% of Black women, low income
These mental health issues are linked to obesity
Depression and anxiety
What includes Primary Prevention?
Preventing disease before it starts includes:
limiting processes foods, increased physical activity, effective environments for exercise, positive self image
In 2024, over this percentage of U.S. adults have obesity
What is over 40%?
These children are more likely to develop obesity at younger ages.
Hispanic children
What are cancers commonly associated with obesity?
Stomach, Breast, Colon, Esophageal, etc.
What is Secondary Prevention?
After disease is diagnosed (lifestyle maintenance)
This percentage of adults experience severe obesity.
What is 9.2–9.4%
People with lower income face higher obesity rates due to food deserts and lack of this.
Due to lack of access to healthy food or safe places to exercise?
Name one chronic disease caused by obesity
Type 2 diabetes or Heart Disease
This includes lifestyle changes like diet, exercise, and sleep.
Obesity treatment
Annual Economic cost of obesity
173 billion dollars in annual direct medical costs
These regions have higher obesity rates: southern states and this type of area.
Rural areas
Obesity can lead an outcome of a reduced....
Life span
New medical treatment prescribed by doctors
GLP-1