Obesity in the U.S. and Europe on the Rise: A Comparison

Levels of obesity in adults and children are rising worldwide. The World Health Organization calls the rising level "an epidemic" citing sugary drinks and processed foods as the main culprits, along with an urban sedentary lifestyle. A study published in The Lancet named "Global, regional, and national prevalence of overweight and obesity in children and adults during 1980-2013: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2013" stated obesity issues "were estimated to have caused 3.4 million deaths globally, most of which were from cardiovascular causes. Research indicates that if left unaddressed, the rise in obesity could lead to future declines in life expectancy in countries worldwide." The rise in obesity levels is concerning health bodies and indicates a serious change in human behaviors. Screenshot: Scale -- Understanding BMI and Obesity -- healthexpress.co.uk Obesity in the USA Data from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) found that adult prevalence of obesity in the US is 36 percent. Arkansas tops the interstate poll at 35.9 percent, whereas Colorado weighs in at 21.3 percent. Southern and Mid-West states have the higher rates with 23 out of the top 25 situated there. Screenshot: Adult Obesity Rate by State, 2014 -- stateofobesity.org Interestingly, socio-economic differences influence the American population's collective weight. Higher income women are less likely to be obese than lower income women and women ...
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