Obesity is the 2nd Leading Cause of Preventable Death in America
Did you know that obesity is the second leading cause of preventable death in America, second only to smoking? Obesity contributes to as many as 365,000 deaths in the United States each year. Obese individuals have an overall mortality rate almost twice that of normal-weight individuals. Obesity reduces life expectancy by as much as 10 – 20 years.
Obesity is the “overfat” condition that leads to a host of health risks, including:
Impaired cardiac function
Hypertension
Stroke
Deep-vein thrombosis
Increased insulin resistance
Renal disease
Sleep apnea and pulmonary disease
Problems receiving anesthesia during surgery
Osteoarthritis, degenerative joint disease, and gout
Endometrial, breast, prostate, and colon cancers
Abnormal plasma lipid and cholesterol levels
Menstrual irregularities
Gallbladder disease
Psychological distress, social stigma, and discrimination
The world is facing an obesity epidemic. 69% of Americans are overweight or obese. Worldwide obesity has more than doubled since 1980, and more than one in ten of the world’s population is obese.
Primary causes of obesity are active overeating and sedentary lifestyles. A Bonne Santé Health Coach will help you to make healthy nutritional choices, to lead an active lifestyle, and to change your behavior for a lifetime of healthy living. Our vision at Bonne Santé is to achieve long-term, healthy change one person at a time, while leading people to a higher quality of life.
Sources: (McArdle, Katch, & Katch, 2010); (World Health Organization 2011); (Ogden, C.L. 2012)
