Well, it seems that the CDC has been busy ranking states by obesity again. Mississippi continues to be the most obese state. Colorado is the fittest. No big (ha!) surprises there. Here is the link to the CDC report: http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/adult.html. Here is the actual map:
I embrace the CDC, but I have no idea why they have categories for 15-<20 and="and">35% when there are no states in those categories. Perhaps to keep it consistent with previous and later maps??? (Planning on getting any fatter, Mississippi??? the CDC is ready for you.)
It seems that obesity is crawling up from the south through the mid-west (and likely taking the form of bacon and biscuits). Ironically, these are the same states that say they are NOT going to participate in the Medicaid expansion program, and these are the states that have a larger portion of their population who would be eligible for Medicaid because of low incomes. Thus, the costs of their populations' health care (which will be exacerbated by the obesity and the lack of regular preventive care and continual monitoring of obesity-related diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, CAD, etc.) will be shifted to others. Is anyone thinking this through???
In reference to the title of this blog, there have been some good reports about obesity: children's bad chloresterol levels have dropped, which researchers think is due to the disappearance of trans fats in foods, AND teens in states with laws preventing sales of snacks and sugary beverages in public schools have shown an increased ability to control their weight. Studies here: (http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/health/2012/08/08/children-cholesterol-levels-have-decreased-study-says/ --- I can't believe I'm citing Fox News for a legitimate story--- this is a first) and http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/13/health/research/study-links-healthy-weight-in-children-with-tough-snack-and-sugary-drinks-laws.html?_r=2&smid=tw-share.
Thus, it would seem that reducing children's intake of fats and sugars would help with obesity issues. I bet this applies to adults as well. At what point will obesity gain the same toxicity as tobacco use? Write your Congressmen and representatives to help create positive public health requirements and regulations to help curb obesity. A round peg in a round hole. It's a no-brainer.
I embrace the CDC, but I have no idea why they have categories for 15-<20 and="and">35% when there are no states in those categories. Perhaps to keep it consistent with previous and later maps??? (Planning on getting any fatter, Mississippi??? the CDC is ready for you.)
It seems that obesity is crawling up from the south through the mid-west (and likely taking the form of bacon and biscuits). Ironically, these are the same states that say they are NOT going to participate in the Medicaid expansion program, and these are the states that have a larger portion of their population who would be eligible for Medicaid because of low incomes. Thus, the costs of their populations' health care (which will be exacerbated by the obesity and the lack of regular preventive care and continual monitoring of obesity-related diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, CAD, etc.) will be shifted to others. Is anyone thinking this through???
In reference to the title of this blog, there have been some good reports about obesity: children's bad chloresterol levels have dropped, which researchers think is due to the disappearance of trans fats in foods, AND teens in states with laws preventing sales of snacks and sugary beverages in public schools have shown an increased ability to control their weight. Studies here: (http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/health/2012/08/08/children-cholesterol-levels-have-decreased-study-says/ --- I can't believe I'm citing Fox News for a legitimate story--- this is a first) and http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/13/health/research/study-links-healthy-weight-in-children-with-tough-snack-and-sugary-drinks-laws.html?_r=2&smid=tw-share.
Thus, it would seem that reducing children's intake of fats and sugars would help with obesity issues. I bet this applies to adults as well. At what point will obesity gain the same toxicity as tobacco use? Write your Congressmen and representatives to help create positive public health requirements and regulations to help curb obesity. A round peg in a round hole. It's a no-brainer.
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