Post on 02-Apr-2015
USAThe size of the problem
Jenny CavenPR Manager
Population of the USA is
300 million
204 million in America suffer because of their weight
• 35.7% of adult Americans are obese
• 17% (12.5 million) children aged 2-19 are obese
1985
No Data <10% 10%–14%
Source: http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/
1986
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14%
1987
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1988
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1989
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1990
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No Data <10% 10%–14%
1991
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No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%
1992
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%
1993
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%
1994
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%
1995
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%
1996
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%
1997
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% ≥20%
1998
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% ≥20%
1999
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% ≥20%
2000
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% ≥20%
2001
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25%
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25%
2002
2003
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25%
2004
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
N Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25%No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25%
2005
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25% ≥30%
2006
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25% ≥30%
2007
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25% ≥30%
2008
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30% No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25% ≥30%
2009
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25% ≥30%
2010
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25% ≥30%
204 million in America suffer because of their weight
Obesity-related conditions include heart
disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain
types of cancer, some of the leading causes of
preventable death.
204 million in America suffer because of their weight
• In 2008, medical costs associated with obesity were
estimated at $147 billion
• Medical costs for people who are obese were
$1,429 higher than those of normal weight.
Population of Texas is 25 million
• 65.9% of adult Texans are overweight or obese
• 31% of adults are obese
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults
Thank you
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