Over the years, the continuous rising in the rate of children obesity in America is worrisome. According to the centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the rate of children obesity rise from 7% in 1980 to 12% in the course of twenty years. Many people might not compare obesity to other problems happening in the world, and deem it as important, but what they do not understand is the detrimental consequences of this epidemic on each individual facing it. Obesity can affect more than the physical…

The rising rate of obesity has reached epidemic proportions and is now one of the most serious public health challenges that we face in the United States. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that 70.7% of adults over age 20, and 47.4% of children aged 2-19 are either overweight or obese (2015). Over the last 30 years, the number of overweight or obese cases among children tripled, and has doubled among adults according to the former U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. David Satchel (2012). For…

In the U.S., obesity rates are constantly rising. Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, shows that, in the U.S., “more than 1 in 3 adults are considered to be obese, … and more than 1 in 6 children and adolescents ages 6 to 19 are considered to be obese” (Overweight). In 2008, the Food Stamp Program, renamed the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), had the highest number of beneficiaries since its inception in 1968 (Cancio). “As of late 2009, about 40 million…

Introduction 36.5% of Americans are considered to be obese (Adult obesity facts, 2016, September 1). This does not include the many more that are considered to be overweight. This breaks down to 35% of people are obese in 4 states, 30% in another 25 states, and all states have at least 20% of people being obese (Obesity rates and trends, 2016, September). These are staggering amounts. Obesity rates are most common in older adults, middle aged adults, and young adults, with percentages of 38.5%,…

Obesity is a rising problem not only in the United States but also in the whole word. With the constant increasing rates of it, something must be done in order to prevent this massive issue. Despite the fact that many local magazines and newspapers have pointed out some specific definitions of obesity, when someone heard of the word, thoughts that may come up to their mind are overweight, big or even unhealthy. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity is described as “a complex…

Obesity is a rising health concern in Canada, affecting almost 1 in 4 adults. The prevalence of obesity is growing at an alarming rate, considering 1 in 16 Canadian adults met the criteria for obesity in 1985 (1). Obesity is associated with co-morbidities such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, certain cancers, depression and decreased quality of life (1). Bariatric surgery has proven to be an effective, long-term treatment for obesity and some related co-morbidities when…

Victoria University Bachelor of Midwifery HMB2106 “The Rising Rate of Obesity in the Population Has the Potential to Impact the Woman’s Childbearing Experience” May 9th 2016 Emma Greelish S4527299 Obesity is one of the most important risk factors that contribute to the burden of disease in the world, it contributes to a significant reduction in many adults’ life spans through cardiovascular disease and type two diabetes mellitus (Dodd, Grivell, Crowther & Robinson, 2010). Improving…

The obesity rate in America keeps increasing, and there has yet to be a solution to the problem that is growing everyday. The increase in the rate of obesity has negative effects not only on individual’s health, but also on healthcare costs. Healthcare is focused on healing chronic diseases like obesity rather than trying to prevent these diseases from happening. Fitbits and other wearable physical activity trackers have the ability for people to keep track of exercise, which could decrease the obesity…

Nowadays, an increasing number of countries have the same serious problem- Obesity, is a rising concern in our society today. This problem threatens people’s health slowly; the number of overweight or obese human has received more attention as the number has doubled in the last three decades. Worldwide obesity prevalence has been doubled from 1980 to present. There are many countries where the bug of obesity has killed many people. In 2014, six hundred million adults were obese. Almost one-third…

Introduction 36.5 Americans are considered to be obese (Adult obesity facts, 2016, September 1). This does not include the many more that are considered to be overweight. This breaks down to 35% of people are obese in 4 states, 30% in another 25 states, and all states have at least 20% of people being obese (Obesity rates and trends, 2016, September). These are staggering amounts. Obesity rates are most common for older adults, middle aged adults, and young adults, with percentages of 38.5%, 41%…