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Bookmark or Share- Adult Obesity Facts | Overweight & Obesity | CDCObesity is a common, serious, and costly disease. The US obesity prevalence was 41.9% in 2017 – March 2020. (NHANES, 2021) From 1999 –2000 through 2017 –March 2020, US obesity prevalence increased from 30.5% to 41.9%. During the same time, the prevalence of severe obesity increased from 4.7% to 9.2%. (NHANES, 2021)
- Obesity - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicThese can include heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, liver disease, sleep apnea and certain cancers. There are many reasons why some people have trouble losing weight. Often, obesity results from inherited, physiological and environmental factors, combined with diet, physical activity and exercise choices.
- Overweight & Obesity | CDCPrint. Food Assistance and Food Systems Resources. Obesity is a common, serious, and costly chronic disease of adults and children. CDC’s Overweight and Obesity efforts focus on policy and environmental strategies to make healthy eating and active living accessible and affordable for everyone.
- Obesity and overweight - World Health Organization (WHO)Key facts. In 2022, 1 in 8 people in the world were living with obesity. Worldwide adult obesity has more than doubled since 1990, and adolescent obesity has quadrupled. In 2022, 2.5 billion adults (18 years and older) were overweight. Of these, 890 million were living with obesity.
- Obesity: Definition, Symptoms, Causes, and Prevention - Verywell HealthObesity is a chronic disease that is diagnosed when a person’s body weight is about what’s considered healthy for their height. Obesity, defined by an oft-controversial metric of body mass index (BMI) above 30 for adults, is associated with health risks including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and metabolic conditions.
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