weight of the nation addressing the obesity problem
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Weight of the NationAddressing the Obesity Problem
What is Obesity?
• Obesity is weighing at least 30 lbs. over your appropriate weight
• Obesity affects all ethnic backgrounds, income, and education levels
• 36% of US adults are obese
• Approximately 12.5 million children and adolescents aged 2-19 (17%) are obese
2000
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1990, 2000, 2010
(*BMI 30, or about 30 lbs. overweight for 5’4” person)
2010
1990
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1985
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1986
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1988
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1989
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1990
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1991
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1992
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1993
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1994
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1995
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1996
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1997
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% ≥20%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1998
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% ≥20%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1999
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% ≥20%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2000
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% ≥20%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2001
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25%
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2002
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2003
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2004
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2005
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2006
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2007
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2008
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2009
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2010
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%
Weight Trends in Alabama- Obesity
Alabama’s Adult Weight 2010
2% Underweight (UW)31.3 % Appropriate Body Weight (OK)66.7% Overweight or Obese (OW/OB)
Our Children
Alabama’s Children OUR Children
• ADPH Dental Program 2006-2007
• Heights & weights collected for Alabama 3rd grade students
• 17.9% overweight• 24.6% obese
42.5% 3rd graders
What is the Problem with Being Obese?
chronic problems
no problem
Obesity and Health
80% of the overweight/obese population have one or more chronic diseases
• Arthritis: Osteoarthritis knee & hipRheumatoid Arthritis
• Birth Defects • Cancers:
Breast CancerColorectal CancerEsophagus CancerEndometrial CancerRenal Cell Cancer
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Daytime Sleepiness • Deep Vein Thrombosis • End Stage Renal
Disease • Gallbladder Disease • Gout • Heat Disorders
The Effect Of Obesity On Health
• Hypertension • Impaired immune
response • Impaired respiratory
function • Infections following
wounds • Infertility • Liver Disease • Low Back Pain • Obstetric & Gynecologic
Complications
• Severe acute biliary and alcoholic pancreatitis
• Sleep apnea • Stroke • Surgical complications • Type 2 Diabetes
(NIDDM) • Urinary Stress
Incontinence• Pain
The Effect Of Obesity On Health
Alabama’s Health• Source:
Trust for America’s Health • #1 Diabetes, 12.2%
(2008-10 average)
• #2 Obese 32.3% (2008-10 average)
• #3 Hypertension 33.9%
(2005-09 average)
• #4 Physical Inactivity 30.5% (2008-10 average)
Obesity and Costs
• Estimated at $147 BILLION
• Employer pays $1,400 more for obese employee
• National annual medical burden of obesity is approximately 9 % of all medical spending, and in AL it is 10%
Finkelstein, et al. State-level Estimates of Annual Medical Expenditures Attributable to Obesity.
Annual Direct Healthcare Costs by BMI
Disability
The chart below indicates the impact obesity has on disability.
Prevalence of Disability by Body-Weight Category
Sick Leave• Obese employees use more sick leave
than healthy employees (2x as many sick days)
• Obese patients spent an average of $1,429 more for their medical care than did people within a normal weight range (42 % higher)
CDC and RTI study 2009CDC and RTI study 2009
Obesity is Complex
Calories In versus Calories Out
Approximately 12 % of Alabamians meet the guideline of 30 minutes per day most days of the week
What Factors Influence Your Health?
Socio-Ecological Model sees the interwoven relationship between the individual and their environment
How Can You Help?
Help your community: Set up a Weigh the Nation viewing Share materials Become involved
What Does a Screening/Viewing Involve?
• Request a free screening kit – complete with agenda, materials, and videoshttp://theweightofthenation.hbo.com/screenings
• Pick a venue– Existing town, school, church, club, etc meeting– Schedule meeting for key leaders
• Send meeting notices• Invite media• Host • Follow up with next step plans
http://theweightofthenation.hbo.com/
Web site give step by step directions on ordering the movies and materials
Materials You Can Use
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Other Suggested Actions: Individual, Family, Community, Nation
• Ask your employer for health assessments/ programs
• Get involved and attend school meetings• Encourage health and wellness topics at
faith-based organizations• Find out about local policies and programs
that promote physical activity• Learn about national governments role in
regulating foods in the marketplace• And many more
Additional Actions to Take Listed on the Website
For additional information
Contact us via web site:Http://www.adph.org/obesity
The Alabama Obesity Task Force is a volunteer membership organization that addresses obesity through advocacy, changes and programs.
If you would like to be a part of the Alabama Obesity Task Force or would like more information, please email.