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Where in the U.S. Has the Highest Child Obesity Rates

Childhood obesity has become an increasingly severe issue in the United States, as acknowledged by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, who considers it one of the most critical public health challenges of this century. Approximately one in every five children and adolescents in the United States is affected, totaling around 14.7 million individuals.

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The Top 20 Countries That Eat the Most and Least Calories Per Day

Obesity and it's related diseases are among the top three causes of death in most countries. Obesity has a huge impact on both the economy and life expectancy. Obesity increases disability thus leading to increased health care costs for all.

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The Most Overweight and Fittest Cities in the United States

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 42.4% of the American population is obese. That’s a startling statistic considering that just 13% of adults in the entire world are obese. Which American cities have the most obese residents? 

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Does Obesity in Pets Exist?

In simple words, obesity if the condition of being excessively overweight. It is driven by changes in hormones and metabolism. When it comes to humans, around 1.9 billion adults alone are effected worldwide, as well as 41 million toddlers. However, obesity doesn't only effect human beings, but it effects animals as well! In the United States alone, pet cats are found to be more overweight than pet dogs.

 All across the world, around 22 to 44% pets are effected by obesity. Surprisingly, overfeeding is not the only cause of obesity. A study shows that even pets who aren't being overfed and are exercising well, are also developing obesity. In fact, in animals, obesity is not just limited to pets but it can also be found in domestic and wild animals. So what is the actual cause of this condition in pets?

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Obesity and Its Side Effects

What is obesity? In simple words: Being extremely overweight. The word may sound simple to pronounce and read, but the side effects of obesity are overwhelming and life threatening. Many people tend to ignore obesity by considering it a simple case of being overweight, but that is not how it should be.

 Obesity increases blood pressure, which in turn, also increases the risk of heart diseases. Not just the heart, but the lungs and other organs are also effected. There are many other tiny side effects of obesity, that when added together, make for a lot of pain. These include back pain, laziness, difficulty in breathing, poor life quality, depression and other psychological effects as well.

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The Future Of Digital Therapeutics Is Here
The future is now, with digital therapeutics treating the previously untreatable. And its market is projected to grow to $7.8 billion by 2025, so it’s here to stay. The exciting new applications include enhanced treatments for diabetes, cardiovascular, respiratory, obesity, central nervous, gastrointestinal diseases.

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Obesity Epidemic Continues to Rise
A governmental study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that 4 out of every 10 American adults are suffering from obesity while 1 out of every 10 is severely obese.

The 2017-1018 survey by the CDC analyzed the height and weight of over 5,000 American adults and found that obesity rates in the country are increasing day by day. The survey recorded 42% of U.S. residents to fall within the obesity threshold while over 9% were noted to be severely obese. According to the survey, the number of obese individuals increased by 2% and severely obese by 8% from the recorded numbers of 2015-2016.

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16 ways to get kids to eat healthy
Nearly 1 in three children aged 2 to 15 are overweight or obese; and with more kids becoming obese at a younger age, they are more likely to stay that way for longer.

According to the thinktank MGI, more money is spent on treating obesity and diabetes each year than on the police, fire services and judicial system combined. So, as parents, how can we help tackle this problem? Well, here are some simple steps you can take to help your little ones eat a healthier diet.

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Obesity Rates in 2017
There is no question that obesity continues to be a very serious problem all over the world. Millions of people are neglecting their health and they are consuming junk food, living very sedentary lives and showing no concerns until they are forced to go to a doctor due to a condition caused by obesity.

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The Impact Of Obesity In America
HomecareHospitalBeds.com has released an infographic on the shocking statistics of the obesity epidemic in America. Research has proven that obesity remains one of the biggest threats to the health of children and adults in the United States. It contributes to more than $147 billion to $210 billion dollars in preventable health care spending. The obesity epidemic has become a problem in America and the shocking statistics prove that this issue should be taken seriously.

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Child Obesity in the United States and How to Fight It
The United States is experiencing a growth, but not necessarily an ideal kind. Since 1999, overweight and obesity rates have been steadily rising among kids aged 2 to 19. One in six children are obese – not only does this pose immediate risks, it also presents long-term challenges. For example, obese adolescents have an 80% chance of being obese as adults. There are many factors that play a role in this epidemic. Nearly 30% of US children do not meet the CDC's exercise recommendation of an hour of aerobic activity daily. By 2025, 70 million children are at risk of being overweight or obese if the current trends persist. This infographic presents statistics on a state-by-state basis, and explores the short-term and long-term dangers of excess weight on children. It also provides 10 ideas that may help reduce the obesity rates and empower children to live healthy, happy lives into adulthood.

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The BMI of the United States
BMI or body mass index is a commonly used measurement to determine if someone is underweight, of a healthy weight, overweight or obese. As a whole, it is no surprise that Americans are growing and fast. News, media, government initiatives and health advocacy has begun to slow down the trend but unfortunately it is not being slowed down enough. The question remains to be answered, when and how (if ever) will this problem be solved?

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