Obesity Taetum Koncar

Causes of Obesity Inactivity and Unhealthy Eating Habits Lack of Sleep Pregnancy Certain Medications Family Lifestyle Genetic History Determines the amount of fat you store Determines how your body burns fat Medical Issues Arthritis

Complications High Blood Pressure and Hypertension Type 2 Diabetes High Cholesterol Heart Disease Cancer Depression Infertility Osteoarthritis

How it affects your life Depression Disability Physical Discomfort and Limitations Social Isolation Shame Sexual/Personal Issues

How it affects society Clothing Building Design Laziness Harder to find clothes that fit for a reasonable price Building Design Buildings are having to install elevators, escalators, more accessible transportation methods Laziness Activity Levels Medical Expenses The average medical expenses for an obese person in one year is $1500, 42% higher than a person at normal weight. Almost 10% of all medical expenses are related to obesity Medicare and Medicaid cover $1,700 more for obese adults than adults of average weight.

Cont. Loss of Family Members Loss of Workers Emotional Devastation Loss of Financial Opportunities Education Loss of Workers Frequent Absences Reduced Ability to Work Restricted Activity Estimated cost of lost workdays=$4 billion Total cost of productivity losses=$49 billion

Stresses Higher Insurance Premiums Extra Fees on Airplanes (Having to Purchase 2 seats) Higher costs for food Modifications to their vehicles and residence Lose Job Opportunities Social Rejection

The Obese Country Changing the Image of our Society Social Interactions Deteriorating

2010 State Obesity Rates State % Alabama 32.2 Illinois 28.2 Montana 23.0 Rhode Island 25.5 Alaska 24.5 Indiana 29.6 Nebraska 26.9 South Carolina 31.5 Arizona 24.3 Iowa 28.4 Nevada 22.4 South Dakota 27.3 Arkansas 30.1 Kansas 29.4 New Hampshire 25.0 Tennessee 30.8 California 24.0 Kentucky 31.3 New Jersey 23.8 Texas 31.0 Colorado 21.0 Louisiana New Mexico 25.1 Utah 22.5 Connecticut Maine 26.8 New York 23.9 Vermont 23.2 Delaware 28.0 Maryland 27.1 North Carolina 27.8 Virginia 26.0 District of Columbia 22.2 Massachusetts North Dakota 27.2 Washington Florida 26.6 Michigan 30.9 Ohio 29.2 West Virginia 32.5 Georgia Minnesota 24.8 Oklahoma 30.4 Wisconsin 26.3 Hawaii 22.7 Mississippi 34.0 Oregon Wyoming Idaho 26.5 Missouri 30.5 Pennsylvania 28.6   Statistics In 1990, the percentage of the population in the obese category was below 15%. In 2009, it exceeded 30% in 9 states and 25% in 24 additional states.

Cont. Only 31% of adults report that they engage in regular physical activity, while 40% report no physical activity. Americans spend $33 billion on weight-loss products every year The percentage of children who are defined as overweight has more than doubled since the 1970s. United States ranks #1 in obesity by country

How to fix it Dietary Changes Exercise and increased physical activity Behavior Change Prescription Weight-Loss Products Weight Loss Surgery Support from Family and Friends Gaining your Self Confidence Back