Why is Obesity Screening Important?
More than 30% of U.S. adults are obese. Obesity increases their risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other health problems.
Body Mass Index
Obesity screening can be done by calculating BMI, a measure of weight to height, or by measuring waist circumference.
BMIs of 30 or above are termed obese. A BMI of 25 to 29.9 is overweight. Normal BMIs are 18.5 to 24.9. Waist sizes above 35 inches for women and above 40 inches for men are linked with higher heart disease and diabetes risks.
BMIs of 30 or above are termed obese. A BMI of 25 to 29.9 is overweight. Normal BMIs are 18.5 to 24.9. Waist sizes above 35 inches for women and above 40 inches for men are linked with higher heart disease and diabetes risks.
Obesity Statistics
The prevalence of obesity was 39.8% and affected about 93.3 million of US adults in 2015~2016.
Obesity-related conditions include heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer that are some of the leading causes of preventable, premature death.
the medical cost for people who have obesity was $1,429 higher than those of normal weight.
Obesity-related conditions include heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer that are some of the leading causes of preventable, premature death.
the medical cost for people who have obesity was $1,429 higher than those of normal weight.
US has a greater BMI on average when compared to other countries.
People more affected by obesity:
Hispanics (47.0%) and non-Hispanic blacks (46.8%) had the highest age-adjusted prevalence of obesity, followed by non-Hispanic whites (37.9%) and non-Hispanic Asians (12.7%).
The prevalence of obesity was 35.7% among young adults aged 20 to 39 years, 42.8% among middle-aged adults aged 40 to 59 years, and 41.0% among older adults aged 60 and older.
Overall, men and women with college degrees had lower obesity prevalence compared with those with less education.
Hispanics (47.0%) and non-Hispanic blacks (46.8%) had the highest age-adjusted prevalence of obesity, followed by non-Hispanic whites (37.9%) and non-Hispanic Asians (12.7%).
The prevalence of obesity was 35.7% among young adults aged 20 to 39 years, 42.8% among middle-aged adults aged 40 to 59 years, and 41.0% among older adults aged 60 and older.
Overall, men and women with college degrees had lower obesity prevalence compared with those with less education.