Category: obesity
CDC Extends Tool to Monitor Severe Obesity Among Children and Adolescents
CDC has added to its BMI-for-age growth charts to enable consistent, meaningful tracking of growth in the nearly one in five U.S. children and adolescents who have obesity. The percentage of children and adolescents with severe obesity has nearly quadrupled over the last five decades, from 1% in the early 1970s to 6.1% in 2017-18. Read More >
Posted on byQuickStats: Rate of Cesarean Delivery, by Maternal Prepregnancy Body Mass Index Category — United States, 2020
In 2020, 31.8% of live births were to women who had a cesarean delivery. The rate of cesarean delivery was lowest for women who were underweight before pregnancy (20.7%); the rate rose steadily as BMI increased to obesity class III (52.3%). One quarter (25.1%) of women of normal weight had a cesarean delivery. Sources: National Vital Read More >
Posted on byIncreases in Prepregnancy Obesity: United States, 2016–2019
A new NCHS report presents trends in prepregnancy obesity for 2016 through 2019 by maternal race and Hispanic origin, age, and educational attainment. Trends by state for 2016–2019 and 2019 rates also are shown. Key Findings: Prepregnancy obesity in the United States rose from 26.1% in 2016 to 29.0% in 2019 and increased steadily for Read More >
Posted on byQuickStats: Prevalence of Obesity and Severe Obesity Among Persons Aged 2–19 Years — National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1999–2000 through 2017–2018
From 1999–2000 to 2017–2018, the prevalence of obesity among persons aged 2–19 years increased from 13.9% to 19.3%, and the prevalence of severe obesity increased from 3.6% to 6.1%. Source: National Center for Health Statistics, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1999–2000 to 2017–2018. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nhanes.htm. Read More >
Posted on byPrevalence of Obesity and Severe Obesity Among Adults: United States, 2017–2018
Questions for Craig Hales, Health Statistician and Lead Author of “Prevalence of Obesity and Severe Obesity Among Adults: United States, 2017–2018.” Q: How has the prevalence of obesity and severe obesity in U.S. adults changed since 1999-2000? CH: The prevalence of obesity and severe obesity among U.S. adults increased since 1999-2000. The prevalence of obesity Read More >
Posted on byEarly Release of Selected Estimates Based on Data From January-June 2018 National Health Interview Survey
Questions for Lead Author Tainya C. Clarke, Ph.D., M.P.H., Health Statistician, of “Early Release of Selected Estimates Based on Data From January-June 2018 National Health Interview Survey.” Q: What are some of the findings that you would highlight in this early release report? TC: Diabetes and obesity continue to increase among U.S. adults. The prevalence Read More >
Posted on byHealth, United States Spotlight Infographics – December 2017
A new Health, United States Spotlight Infographic from the National Center for Health Statistics is now available online. This infographic features data on teenage childbearing, tobacco use, suicide deaths and obesity. Health, United States Spotlights are infographics of selected health data available in Health, United States, the annual report on the health of the nation sub mitted Read More >
Posted on byFact or Fiction: Has the percentage of adults in the U.S. who are obese leveled off in the last several years?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFq4K24eb4g Source: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db288.pdf Read More >
Posted on byUtilization of Clinical Preventive Services for Cancer and Heart Disease Among Insured Adults: United States, 2015
Questions for Anjel Vahratian, Supervisory Statistician (Health) and Lead Author on “Utilization of Clinical Preventive Services for Cancer and Heart Disease Among Insured Adults: United States, 2015” Q: Why did you decide to look at clinical preventive services for cancer and heart disease among insured adults? AV: Heart disease and cancer are the top two Read More >
Posted on byEarly Release of Selected Estimates Based on Data From the January–September 2016 National Health Interview Survey
Questions for Tainya C. Clarke, Ph.D., M.P.H., Health Statistician and Lead Author on the “Early Release of Selected Estimates Based on Data From the January–September 2016 National Health Interview Survey.” Q: What health measures does this report look at? TC: The measures covered in this report are lack of health insurance coverage and type of Read More >
Posted on byCurrent Asthma Prevalence by Weight Status Among Adults: United States, 2001–2014
Asthma is a common chronic airway disorder characterized by periods of airflow obstruction known as asthma attacks. Symptom frequency can range from intermittent to constant, and attack severity can vary from mild to life threatening. Several studies have shown that among adults, obesity is associated with an increased risk of asthma diagnosis, more frequent asthma-related Read More >
Posted on byCharacteristics of Physician Office Visits for Obesity by Adults Aged 20 and Over: United States, 2012
Obesity, a complex and costly condition, affects more than one-third of adults in the United States. It raises the risk of morbidity from chronic diseases and is a major cause of preventable death. A new NCHS report examines health care visits for obesity by adults aged 20 and over in 2012. A visit for obesity is Read More >
Posted on byPrevalence of Obesity Among Adults and Youth: United States, 2011–2014
Obesity is associated with health risks. Monitoring the prevalence of obesity is relevant for public health programs that focus on reducing or preventing obesity. No significant changes were seen in either adult or childhood obesity prevalence in the United States between 2003–2004 and 2011–2012. An NCHS report provides the most recent national data on obesity prevalence Read More >
Posted on byPrevalence of Obesity Among Children and Adolescents in the United States and Canada
About one-quarter of Canadian adults and more than one-third of adults in the United States are obese. Obese children are at risk of becoming obese adults and can experience immediate health consequences such as psychosocial stress, elevated blood pressure and cholesterol, and abnormal glucose tolerance. Monitoring trends in childhood obesity is important in order to Read More >
Posted on byPerception of Weight Status in U.S. Children and Adolescents Aged 8–15 Years, 2005–2012
Childhood obesity is a major public health problem associated with many adverse health outcomes in adulthood. During 2011–2012, nearly 17% of children and adolescents were obese. Weight status misperception occurs when the child’s perception of their weight status differs from their actual weight status based on measured height and weight. Accurate weight status self-perception has Read More >
Posted on byObesity Prevalence Among U.S. Adults Level Off
NCHS has put out a report that presents national estimates of obesity among adults in the United States in 2011–2012, based on measured weight and height. The health risks associated with obesity make reducing the high prevalence of obesity a public health priority. Previous publications have shown both racial and ethnic disparities in obesity prevalence and no change Read More >
Posted on byObesity – Americans still growing, but not as fast
New data in the latest Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) from NCHS statisticians show that the increasing rate of obesity may be slowing, although the prevalence of adults who are obese is still high. The numbers from 2007-2008 show that 33.8% of U.S. adults are obese (32.2% for men, 35.5% for women). The Read More >
Posted on byA New Year’s resolution – Don’t follow the masses when it comes to exercise
What’s your new year’s resolution? For many people this time of year, losing weight and/or getting active tops the list. But when it comes to getting exercise (or, as we at NCHS term it, regular leisure-time physical activity), only about 35% of Americans are making it a priority (although, the percentage of those getting regular Read More >
Posted on byObesity information-it starts with the letters NHANES
Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released information concerning the prevalence and costs of the growing epidemic of obesity in the United States. Some of the most critical information concerning the weight of the nation is collected in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), which takes actual measurements of a Read More >
Posted on byReport card for Nation’s health focuses on young adults aged 18-29
Young adults in the United States aged 18-29 face a number of health challenges, including increases in obesity, high injury rates, and a lack of insurance coverage compared to other adults, according to the latest report on the nation’s health from NCHS. Obesity rates have tripled among young adults in the past three decades, rising Read More >
Posted on byNew Health E-Stat integrates obesity and overweight prevalence data
Results from the 2005-2006 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), using measured heights and weights, indicate that an estimated 32.7 percent of U.S. adults 20 years and older are overweight, 34.3 percent are obese and 5.9 percent are extremely obese. Additional data as well as figures and tables can be found by visiting the Read More >
Posted on byNew height, weight, and BMI tables available
This report presents national anthropometric reference data for all ages of the U.S. population in 2003–2006, adding to results published previously from 1960–2002. These latest NHANES data add to the knowledge about trends in child growth and development and trends in the distribution of body measurements, such as weight and height, in the U.S. population. Read More >
Posted on byLack of Sleep Linked With Adverse Health Behaviors
Adults who sleep less than 6 hours are more likely to smoke, drink, or be obese. Read more about sleep duration, the prevalence of cigarette smoking, alcohol use, leisure-time, physical inactivity, and obesity here! Read More >
Posted on byObesity Among Adults in the U.S.
New CDC study finds no increase in obesity among adults, but levels still high. Based on data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), more than one-third of U.S. adults were obese in 2005-2006. This includes 33.3% of men and 35.3% of women. Click here for more. Read More >
Posted on byMean height and weight of children
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey has studied the height and weight of Americans for decades. Tables documenting the increase in both height and weight for children and adolescents aged 2-19 since 1963 can be found here. Read More >
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