Perspectives from United Kingdom and United States Policy Makers on Obesity Prevention Workshop Summary (2010) / Chapter Skim
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2 Scope of the Problem
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provided overviews of the obesity problem in the United Kingdom and the United States, respectively. Their remarks revealed that the increasing prevalence of obesity became apparent earlier in the United States than in the United Kingdom, but that the problem is serious in both countries: • n the United Kingdom, the prevalence of obesity among boys was I about 11 percent in 2000 and 16 percent in 2009, and is projected to be about 25 percent in 2020.
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The United Kingdom's obesity prevalence rates lag behind those of the United States by 7 to 10 years, but, as indicated by the statistics reported above, the UK numbers are on the rise. According to data from CDC and the Health Survey of England, the percentages of adults with BMI categorized as overweight and obese are roughly similar in the two countries, although the United States now has more people at the extremes, that is, more thin and morbidly obese individuals, especially women (Figure 2-1)
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SCOPE OF THE PROBLEM Females BMI aged 20 to 60 inclusive Percentage prevalence of obesity United States United Kingdom Age Figure 2-1a.eps bitmap with added vector type on axes and in key Males BMI aged 20 to 60 inclusive United States Percentage prevalence of obesity United Kingdom Age FIgURE 2-1 Weight distribution of adult women and men in the United States and Figure 2-1b.eps United Kingdom, as presented by McPherson. bitmap with added vector type on axes and in key
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According to McPherson, the next few years of data should enable an understanding of the impact of the United Kingdom's concerted efforts and policies to reduce obesity. In 2000, 22 percent of boys and 27 percent of girls were overweight or obese in the United Kingdom.
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As discussed later in the workshop, this disparity could potentially lead to alienation among lower-income women striving for a healthier weight and lifestyle if their needs and perspectives are not addressed. PREVALENCE, TRENDS, AND CONTRIBUTINg FACTORS IN THE UNITED STATES Ogden presented on obesity prevalence and trends and disparities in obesity rates in the United States, as well as factors contributing to the obesity problem.
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Disparities in Obesity Rates Ogden presented data showing some disparities in the prevalence of obesity among US girls and boys by demographics and income level in 2001–2006: • ace and ethnicity -- Mexican American school-aged boys (aged 6 R to 11) have a higher prevalence of obesity than their non-Hispanic white and non-Hispanic black counterparts.
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Behind the Numbers To help explain the possible reasons behind the increased prevalence of obesity and the shift toward higher median and mean BMI, Ogden presented information on changes in diet and physical activity in the United States. In short, Americans are eating larger amounts of less healthy foods, eating more frequently and in bigger portion sizes, and engaging in little physical activity.
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