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Joseph Dubato

Obesity in New York State

OverviewExplore the following compared to the U.S.:

Overweight and Obesity in New York State

Physical Activity in New York State

Diabetes in New York State

Overweight and Obese

New York State

In 1995, 35.4% of New Yorkers were overweight Only 13.9% were obese

In 2005, 37.6% were overweight 22.2% obese

In 2010, 36.9% overweight 24.5% obese

Nationwide

In 1995, 35.5% of Americans were overweight 15.9% were obese

In 2005, 36.7% were overweight 24.4% were obese

In 2010, 36.2% overweight 27.5% were obese

Physical Activity

Criteria for adequate physical activity:30+ minutes moderate activity

At least 5 days per week20+ minutes vigorous activity

At least 3 days per week

Physical Activity (cont.)New York State

In 2001, 44.8% of adults fit this criteria

In 2005, 48.1% fit this criteria

In 2009, 50.8% fit this criteria

Nationwide

In 2001, 46.1% of adults fit the criteria

In 2005, 49.1% fit the criteria

In 2009, 51% fit the criteria

Diabetes

New York

In 2005: 8.1% had diabetes O.7% had borderline

diabetes

In 2010: 8.9% had diabetes 1.3%had borderline

diabetes

United States

In 2005: 7.3% had diabetes 0.8% had borderline

diabetes

In 2010: 8.7% had diabetes 1.2% had borderline

diabetes

Obesity can cause health risks, such as diabetes.

Physical

Inactivity

Obesity

Diabetes

Obesity vs. Diabetes

Year Obesity Diabetes

2005 22.2% 8.1%

2006 22.9% 7.6%

2007 25.5% 8.2%

2008 25.1% 8.4%

2009 24.6% 8.9%

2010 24.5% 8.9%

The table to the right illustrates the relationship between

obesity and diabetes.

SummaryOverweight and Obesity percentages are

constantly increasing in NYS.

Diabetes in New York is on the rise.

Physical Activity can contribute to obesity, which can cause diabetes.

SourcesCenter for Disease Control and Prevention. (2011)

BRFSS Prevalence and Trends Data Retrieved from http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/brfss/

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