CDC: 42% of U.S. Adults are Obese February 27, 2020
Written by MSDC Staff
Newly released research by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) finds that many American adults are obese, and a much larger number are than just a few decades ago.
The AP reports that new data from the 2017-2018 health survey finds 42% of Americans are obese. The same study found two years ago that 40% of Americans were obese. While statistically this does not prove the rate of obesity rose, it does show an astounding number of Americans could face health issues in life due to weight gain. Fifty years ago, only one in ten adults were classified as obese.
The survey data only reported on adults, but the CDC could release data for children and teens later this year.
MSDC is encouraging its members to learn more about healthy dieting and better eating as a way to share that information with patients. We've partnered with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) for a free-for-MSDC-members cooking class with CME. Check out our event calendar for dates and information.
The AP reports that new data from the 2017-2018 health survey finds 42% of Americans are obese. The same study found two years ago that 40% of Americans were obese. While statistically this does not prove the rate of obesity rose, it does show an astounding number of Americans could face health issues in life due to weight gain. Fifty years ago, only one in ten adults were classified as obese.
The survey data only reported on adults, but the CDC could release data for children and teens later this year.
MSDC is encouraging its members to learn more about healthy dieting and better eating as a way to share that information with patients. We've partnered with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) for a free-for-MSDC-members cooking class with CME. Check out our event calendar for dates and information.