Leading Health Indicators in the United States
Obesity –Assessment; Policy Development; Assurance
Tourou International University
MPH 502; Module 3
Assessment
Health Indicators
The leading health indicators in the United States are physical activity, overweight and obesity, tobacco use, substance abuse, responsible sexual behavior, mental health, jury and violence, environmental quality, immunization, access to health care. (Leading Health Indicators, 2007) The United States Department of Health and Human Services gathers this information. Incidence and Prevalence “According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) over the past 30 years, the prevalence of overweight and obesity has increased progressively for both adults and children. Between 1976–1980 and 2003–2004, the prevalence of obesity among adults aged 20–74 years increased from 15.0% to 32.9%. Among young people, overweight and obesity prevalence has increased from 5.0% to 13.9% for ages 2–5 years, 6.5% to 18.8% for 6–11 years, and 5.0% to 17.4% for 12–19 years.” (CDC, 2006) In 2005, only four (4) states had obesity prevalence rates less than 20 percent, while 17 states had prevalence rates equal to or greater than 25 percent, with Louisiana, Mississippi, and West Virginia having prevalence equal to or greater than 30 percent. (CDC, 2006)
Incidence and Prevalence of Obesity in Georgia
Middle and High School Overweight in Georgia
According to Georgia Department of Human Resource (GDHR), one (1) in three (3) middle school students (33%) in 2003 were at risk for overweight (19%) or obesity (14%); more than one (1) in four (4) high school students (26%) were at risk for overweight (15%) or obesity (11%). (2005) Overweight and Obese Adults
In 2002, 59% of adults in Georgia were overweight (35%) or obese (24%). The percentage of adults who are overweight or obese has been increasing since the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data were first collected in 1984, rising from 37% to 61% in 2003. This represents
Tourou International University
MPH 502; Module 3
Assessment
Health Indicators
The leading health indicators in the United States are physical activity, overweight and obesity, tobacco use, substance abuse, responsible sexual behavior, mental health, jury and violence, environmental quality, immunization, access to health care. (Leading Health Indicators, 2007) The United States Department of Health and Human Services gathers this information. Incidence and Prevalence “According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) over the past 30 years, the prevalence of overweight and obesity has increased progressively for both adults and children. Between 1976–1980 and 2003–2004, the prevalence of obesity among adults aged 20–74 years increased from 15.0% to 32.9%. Among young people, overweight and obesity prevalence has increased from 5.0% to 13.9% for ages 2–5 years, 6.5% to 18.8% for 6–11 years, and 5.0% to 17.4% for 12–19 years.” (CDC, 2006) In 2005, only four (4) states had obesity prevalence rates less than 20 percent, while 17 states had prevalence rates equal to or greater than 25 percent, with Louisiana, Mississippi, and West Virginia having prevalence equal to or greater than 30 percent. (CDC, 2006)
Incidence and Prevalence of Obesity in Georgia
Middle and High School Overweight in Georgia
According to Georgia Department of Human Resource (GDHR), one (1) in three (3) middle school students (33%) in 2003 were at risk for overweight (19%) or obesity (14%); more than one (1) in four (4) high school students (26%) were at risk for overweight (15%) or obesity (11%). (2005) Overweight and Obese Adults
In 2002, 59% of adults in Georgia were overweight (35%) or obese (24%). The percentage of adults who are overweight or obese has been increasing since the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data were first collected in 1984, rising from 37% to 61% in 2003. This represents