Anyone for drive thru? Obesity mixed with inactivity complicated by smoking is a formula for heart disease leading to lung disease and early death.
End of discussion.
Anyone want to guess what the cholesterol level of someone without an interest in their well being is? It would be a good guess, because, I guarantee you they could not tell you. Has this man seen a doctor recently?
Has he had a check up?
Does he have the health insurance to guarantee HALF-A-SHOT at living as long as someone in a different socio-economic group?
Speaking of which, there is one question very infrequently asked: "Does obesity PROHIBIT people from improving their social status?" In other words, is this man 'locked into' his economic and social depression because of the obesity that has him trapped there?
From the survey:
The annual prevalence of obesity among U.S. adults aged 20 years and over has increased over time from 19.4% in 1997 to 26.4% in 2006. The estimate in 2003 was lower than, but not significantly different from, the estimates in 2002 and 2004.
Figures 6.1 shows a significant amount of obesity in the USA. It has steadily risen over the past ten years. March of 2007 ALREADY shows a trend that will break the record of 2006.
Hello, America? There is no common sense in our lives anymore. There are indulgences to 'weakened will' here. Why is that?
In Figure 6.2, the prevalency is highest in middle age. Indifference. "I am what I am and there is no changing it now." That is a shame. This age group is at risk for cardiac complications, adult onset diabetes and a sedentary lifestyle with 'just enough' income to indulge it.
The demographics among the 40 - 59 year olds are about equal for males and females. Each gender is equally as guilty in the LACK OF EXERCISE they seek on a regular basis. I have to wonder if these folks are also working more than enjoying life. Collapsing at home after working a second job it's what I would call "The American Way."
Food is comfort and I can't help but wonder why Americans are seeking 'activity' as comfort when realizing the increase in health compromise they are facing and a shorter longevity.
Figure 6.3 the greatest obesity risk is with Black females. Black males are higher than any other ethnic group males, too. This group also has high levels of cardiac disease, hypertension and diabetes. Generally, Black men have the shortest life spans of any American noted here.
