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Why Obesity Is The Largest Health Crisis We Are Facing
(and it's not even close)
(and it's not even close)
42.4% of American adults are obese right now (CDC).
By 2030, that number is projected to increase to 48.9% (New England Journal Of Medicine, 95% confidence interval)
That's nearly 1 in every 2 people that will be obese.
Let's talk about the implications of this...
By 2030, that number is projected to increase to 48.9% (New England Journal Of Medicine, 95% confidence interval)
That's nearly 1 in every 2 people that will be obese.
Let's talk about the implications of this...
Costs:
The estimated annual medical cost of obesity in the United States was $147 billion in 2008 US dollars; the medical cost for people who have obesity was $1,429 higher than those of normal weight. (CDC)
The estimated annual medical cost of obesity in the United States was $147 billion in 2008 US dollars; the medical cost for people who have obesity was $1,429 higher than those of normal weight. (CDC)
Health:
Obesity-related conditions include heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes & types of cancer. (CDC)
Obesity has reached epidemic proportions globally, with at least 2.8 million people dying each year as a result of being overweight or obese. (WHO)
Obesity-related conditions include heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes & types of cancer. (CDC)
Obesity has reached epidemic proportions globally, with at least 2.8 million people dying each year as a result of being overweight or obese. (WHO)
Day To Day:
Obesity has been correlated to
- lower energy levels
- lower self-esteem
- lower income
Obesity has been correlated to
- lower energy levels
- lower self-esteem
- lower income
I am open to discussion. What are your thoughts on this?
