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Risk Factors
Where you live plays a role in your risk for obesity. Simply living in the United States makes a person more susceptible to obesity. The prevalence of obesity in America has risen dramatically over the past few years and continues to increase.
- According to a 2002 analysis of government data, 30.5% of American adults are obese (BMI over 30) -- up from about 23% in the early 1990s.
- The number of those who were overweight also increased during that time -- from about 56% to a current rate...
Expert & Community Posts
Obese Children and Sleep Disordered Breathing
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert...as much at risk of developing sleep apnea as obese adults. The risk factor is based on waist... Read more »
Teach your Kids Healthy Habits Now!
By Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH , Health Expert...prevalence of childhood risk factors increases so too will adult heart disease. Childhood... Read more »
Is your child at risk for childhood obesity?
By Deanne Stein , Health Expert...adolescents have a 70 percent chance of becoming overweight adults. I'm no math wiz, but 70... Read more »
Poor Sleep Makes You Fat
By Craig Stoltz , Health Expert...sure you get enough sleep--7 to 8 hours of sleep for adults, 9 for adolescents and school-age... Read more »
Sleep, Health and Depression
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert...and adolescents REM sleep does not match that of adults, but this may be due to the fact that... Read more »
Health Guide
Eating Disorders: Risk Factors
...risk of developing an eating disorder.AgeDating disorders occur most often in adolescents and young adults. However, new research finds that they are increasingly prevalent among young children.... Read more »Asthma Risk Factors
According to a major national 2001 survey, American adults have a 10% lifetime risk for developing asthma. As of 2002, an estimated 20 million adults had the disorder. Between 1980 and... Read more »Cholesterol Risk Factors
About half of all American adults have total cholesterol levels over 200 mg/dL. Over 25% have been told by doctors that they have unhealthy levels. Total cholesterol levels have been... Read more »Type 2 Diabetes: Risk Factors
...pre-diabetes can substantially lower their risk by losing weight through diet and exercise.Healthy adults age 45 and older should get tested for diabetes. Patients who are younger than age 45 and... Read more »Asthma Risk Factors in Children and Adolescents
...fact, has been associated with a higher risk for asthma in any income group and among both children and adults. In some urban areas, as many as 25% of children have asthma or show signs of... Read more »Images
Related News
Sleep Linked to Weight
August 08, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study adds to growing evidence that sleep is associated with weight. The research finds children and teens who sleep less... Read summary »
Obesity Rates Based on Ethnicity
April 14, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Obesity rates may be affected by a child's ethnicity and race starting as early as four years old. New research suggests... Read summary »
Asthma Rates 50-Percent Higher in Those Overweight
May 16, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Here's another good reason to shed those extra pounds: Being overweight puts you at significantly higher risk for developing... Read summary »
Cholesterol Guidelines for Kids Need a Second Look
August 13, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- With an obesity epidemic brewing among U.S. children, there is concern that overweight and obese children need to be screened... Read summary »
Obesity Is Not Always the Enemy
August 21, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Many believe obesity, diabetes and heart disease are close relatives. However, two new studies indicate weight alone does not... Read summary »
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