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Obesity is a growing phenomenon throughout North America. Obesity statistics show that adults and children alike are suffering from excess weight gain and that the prevalence of obesity is increasing from year to year.
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Here are some of the most recent obesity statistics available:
Prevalence
- In 2000, the prevalence of obesity among U.S. adults was 19.8%, reflecting a 61% increase since 1991.
- In 2000, 38.8 million American adults were classified as obese (defined as having a body mass index (BMI) score of 30 or more.)
Adults
- Nearly one third of American adults are obese (BMI over 30.)
- All adults over 20: 61.3 million (30.5%)
- Women over 20: 34.7 million (33.4%)
- Men over 20: 26.6 million (27.5%)
Children
- Approximately 15.3% of children (aged 6–11) and 15.5% of adolescents (aged 12–19) were overweight in 2000.
- A study suggests that one in four overweight children is already showing early signs of type II diabetes, while 60% already have a risk factor for heart disease.
Obesity Related Diseases
- 80% of type II diabetes is related to obesity.
- 70% of Cardiovascular disease is related to obesity.
- 42% breast and colon cancer is diagnosed among obese individuals.
- 30% of gall bladder surgery is related to obesity.
- 26% of obese people have high blood pressure.
Death
- An estimated 300,000 deaths per year are attributable to obesity.
- Obese individuals have a 50% to 100% increased risk of death from all causes, compared with normal-weight individuals.