| The latest findings in obesity symbolize a myriad of health and work challenges in the future. Obesity amongst children and adolescents is an emerging issue. It has gained significant attention in the media.
Approximately, more than 20 million youngsters are either obesity or on the precipice of becoming overweight. These numbers represent the highest recorded numbers. With another two-thirds of the adult American population, (estimation 136 millions), burgeoning waste lines, its an epidemic of mammoth proportions.
Recent data released by the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey obtained information by
The percentage of obese men (35 or more pounds overweight) jumped significantly from 2000 and 2004.
Over 33 percent of children and adolescent aged two to 19 were overweight in 2004. This is a 28 percent escalation from the year 2000.
Obesity among men surged from 27.5 percent to 31.1 percent of men in the category.
The female gender maintained an obesity status quo of 33 percent.
In ethnic groups, more than 30 percent of white adults were obese with 45 percent of African-American adults and Mexican-Americans accounting for 36 percent.
The obesity blitz of men and children has caused much alarm. The reason these weighty issues are the cause of concern is that it may cause a future health epidemic. For instance, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and cancer are the medical complications associated with being overweight. Not to mention, type 2 diabetes is already topping the charts amongst children.
The growing numbers of obese Americans calls for action. Organizations such as the Obesity Society, the National Institute for Health and the World Health Organization recommend making people aware of the dangers of being overweight before the epidemic worsens.
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