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The Impact of Obesity on American Health Care

The Impact of Obesity on American Health Care. Katy L. Gordon, BSN, RN. What are the Statistics?. Centers for Disease Control (2009). Adult obesity: Obesity rises among adults. Body Mass Index (BMI). Body Type: BMI Index Underweight <= 18.5 Normal weight 18.5 - 24.9

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The Impact of Obesity on American Health Care

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  1. The Impact of Obesity on American Health Care Katy L. Gordon, BSN, RN

  2. What are the Statistics? Centers for Disease Control (2009). Adult obesity: Obesity rises among adults.

  3. Body Mass Index (BMI) Body Type: BMI Index Underweight <= 18.5 Normal weight 18.5 - 24.9 Overweight 25 - 29.9 Obese >= 30 BMI (2012). Healthy BMI test.

  4. OBESITY- CLINICALLY DEFINED AS: BMI ≥ 30 Centers for Disease Control (2012). Defining overweight and obesity.

  5. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS,1990, 1999, 2009 (*BMI 30, or about 30 lbs. overweight for 5’4” person) 1999 1990 2009 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30% Centers for Disease Control (2011). Chronic disease control and prevention.

  6. Staggering Trends / Statistics • Childhood obesity is an EPIDEMIC in the United States • Preventative programs are in place Halfon, N. & Newacheck, P.W. (2010). Evolving notions of childhood chronic illness.

  7. Obesity: Health Risk Factors: High Blood Pressure Coronary Artery Disease Stroke Gall Bladder Issues Sleep Apnea (CPAP Machines) Renal Failure (Dialysis)

  8. Obesity: Health Risk Factors (cont.) Type 2 Diabetes Metabolic Syndrome Cancer(s) Infertility Osteoarthritis US Department of Health and Human Services (2007). Do you know the health risks Of being overweight?

  9. Obesity and Heart Disease • What is heart disease? • How is heart disease linked to overweight? • What can weight loss do? American Heart Association (2012). Obesity information.

  10. Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes • Obesity is correlated to type 2 diabetes • Type 2 diabetes is associated with old age, obesity, family history of diabetes, and physical inactivity American Heart Association (2012). Obesity information.

  11. Preventative Measures for Obesity • Dietary intake • Exercise • Control Blood pressure • Lower cholesterol Centers for Disease Control (2012). Chronic disease control and prevention.

  12. IMPACT • A healthy BMI could equate to lower • medical costs per person in the US • A healthier you, a healthier Nation

  13. Questions?

  14. References American Heart Association (2012). Obesity information. Retrieved from: http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/WeightManagement/ Obesity/Obesity-Information_UCM_307908_Article.jsp BMI (2012). Healthy BMI test.Retrieved from: http://www.freebmicalculator.net /healthy-bmi.php Centers for Disease Control (2012). Defining overweight and obesity. Retrieved from: http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/adult/defining.html Centers for Disease Control (2011). Chronic disease control and prevention. Retrieved from: http://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/ publications/AAG/obesity.htm Centers for Disease Control (2009). Adult obesity: Obesity rises among adults [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from: http://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/AdultObesity/ Halfon, N., & Newacheck, P. W. (2010). Evolving notions of childhood chronic illness. JAMA, 303, 665-666. doi: 10.1001/jama.2010.130 US Department of Health and Human Services (2007). Do you know the health risks of being overweight? Retrieved from: http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/health_risks.htm

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