2023-09-25 18:23:28
MONDAY, Sept. 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Obesity is on the rise in the United States. In 22 states, 35% or more of adults were obese last year, new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show US Disease Prevention and Control (CDC).
Just 10 years ago, there were no states that had obesity rates of 35% or higher. “Our updated maps send a clear message that additional support for obesity prevention and treatment is an urgent priority,” said Dr. Karen Hacker, director of the CDC’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. The 22 states with an adult obesity prevalence of 35% or more are Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin. This corresponds to an increase from 2021, when only 19 states had obesity rates at or above 35%. The CDC said the 2022 maps underscore the need to ensure that all people have access to healthy foods, safe places for physical activity, and obesity prevention and treatment programs. obesity without stigmas. They also called for access to proven medications and weight loss surgery. “Obesity is a disease caused by many factors, including eating patterns, physical activity levels, sleep routines, genetics and certain medications,” Hacker said in a statement. CDC Press. “This means there is no one-size-fits-all approach. However, we know that key strategies that work include addressing the underlying social determinants of health, such as access to health care, healthy and affordable foods, and safe places to eat. physical activity.” Some groups are more likely to be affected than others, CDC data show. Among geographic groups with enough data to compare, the number of states with an adult obesity prevalence of 35% or higher was 38 states for African American adults; 33 states for American Indians or Alaska Natives; 14 states for whites, and no states for Asian American adults. Obesity increases the risk of many serious health conditions, including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers, as well as serious outcomes from COVID-19 and poor mental health. It also carries a lot of stigma for heavier people. CDC’s Division of Nutrition, Physical Activities, and Obesity has a variety of strategies to help improve health and prevent chronic diseases, as well as to help racial and ethnic populations at highest risk for chronic diseases. These include guidelines for food and nutrition services, fruit and vegetable vouchers, as well as product recipes, safe and accessible family physical activity programs, and breastfeeding support.More informationThe World Health Organization has more information on obesity.SOURCE: Centers for U.S. Disease Control and Prevention, news release, September 21, 2023.
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