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Ten times more children and teens obese today than 40 years ago


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2017 Oct 10, 4:39pm   18,025 views  50 comments

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The number of obese children and adolescents rose to 124 million in 2016 -- more than 10 times higher than the 11 million classified as obese 40 years ago, in 1975.

A further 213 million children and adolescents were overweight in 2016, finds a new study published Tuesday in the Lancet.

Looking at the broader picture, this equated to roughly 5.6% of girls and 7.8% of boys being obese last year.

Most countries within the Pacific Islands, including the Cook Islands and Nauru, had the highest rates globally, with more than 30% of their youth ages 5 to 19 estimated to be obese.

The United States and some countries in the Caribbean, such as Puerto Rico, as well as the Middle East, including Kuwait and Qatar, came next with levels of obesity above 20% for the same age group, according to the new data, visualized by the NCD Risk Factor Collaboration.

"Over the past four decades, obesity rates in children and adolescents have soared globally, and continue to do so in low- and middle-income countries," said Majid Ezzati, professor of global environmental health at Imperial College London in the UK, who led the research.

"More recently, they have plateaued in higher-income countries, although obesity levels remain unacceptably high," he said.

Over the same time period, the rise in obesity has particularly accelerated in East and South Asia.

"We now have children who are gaining weight when they are 5 years old," unlike children at the same age two generations ago, Ezzati told CNN.

In the largest study of its kind, more than 1,000 researchers collaborated to analyze weight and height data for almost 130 million people, including more than 31 million people 5 to 19 years old, to identify obesity trends from 1975 to 2016.

"Rates of child and adolescent obesity are accelerating in East, South and Southeast Asia, and continue to increase in other low and middle-income regions," said James Bentham, a statistician at the University of Kent, who co-authored the paper.

Obesity in adults is defined using a person's body mass index, the ratio between weight and height. A BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 is classified as a healthy weight, 25 to 29.9 considered overweight and 30 and over obese. Cut-offs are lower among children and adolescents and vary based on age.

"While average BMI among children and adolescents has recently plateaued in Europe and North America, this is not an excuse for complacency as more than one in five young people in the U,S. and one in 10 in the UK are obese," he said.

http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/10/health/child-adolescent-obesity-global-increase/index.html
#FatFucks

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1   FortWayne   2017 Oct 10, 5:12pm  

That'll blow healthcare costs through the roof.
2   FortWayne   2017 Oct 10, 5:13pm  

I should invest in healthcare stock, we are failing this as society. So irresponsible arggggg
3   Ceffer   2017 Oct 10, 5:44pm  

This will be useful for Cannibal Anarchy, where they can substitute for ButterBall Turkeys.
4   Tenpoundbass   2017 Oct 10, 5:46pm  

Still selling that lie. At least champion ending HFCS and most other Agriculture subsidies.
Outlaw Publix and national grocery store from giving away expired processed foods with expired nitrates and past due HFCS in them. Talking bullshit about the Use By Date is just arbitrary, ignore that fact that Rice-A-Roni is supposed to be Yellow ignore that is Burnt Ocher now. Why is it we bitch at the few idiots rich enough to get fat. But we don't give a crap about the games the food chain plays with our food, and games every corner to maximize bailouts, and FDA incentives. From the Growers to the producers to the regional grocery stores, they are why you see so many fat kids that bother so you much. Do something Goddamn it!
5   MrMagic   2017 Oct 10, 7:23pm  

Fat kids are just following in the footsteps of their fat parents.

They learn from example.
6   zzyzzx   2017 Oct 11, 8:59am  

Obligatory:
8   Booger   2017 Oct 11, 7:02pm  

It's World Obesity Day today!!!
Invest in diabetes treatment stocks. Insulin is expensive!!!
9   zzyzzx   2017 Oct 12, 8:12am  

me123 says
There is actually an Obesity ETF that you can buy, ticker: SLIM


http://www.marketwatch.com/investing/fund/slim/profile

The Fund seeks investment results that correspond to the performance of an index which is designed to track the performance of companies globally that are positioned to profit from servicing the obese, including biotechnology, pharmaceutical and health care whose business is focused on obesity and obesity related disease.
10   Dan8267   2017 Oct 12, 8:23am  

Blurtman says
http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/10/health/child-adolescent-obesity-global-increase/index.html


The number of obese children and adolescents rose to 124 million in 2016 -- more than 10 times higher than the 11 million classified as obese 40 years ago, in 1975.
A further 213 million children and adolescents were overweight in 2016, finds a new study published Tuesday


That's 337 million people. There are only 323 million people in America. Something's wrong here.

I think CNN needs to read studies more carefully. In other news, two billion Americans can't do simple math.
11   Blurtman   2017 Oct 13, 2:58am  

Dan8267 says
That's 337 million people. There are only 323 million people in America. Something's wrong here.


"Obese" and 'overweight" are different classifications. So folks are transitioning from being overweight to obese. Soon more will transition from obese to Jabba The Hutt size.
12   Dan8267   2017 Oct 13, 8:16am  

Blurtman says
"Obese" and 'overweight" are different classifications.


That does not explain how the total of obese or overweight is more than the total number of Americans.
13   FortWayne   2017 Oct 13, 8:32am  

Dan8267 says
Blurtman says
"Obese" and 'overweight" are different classifications.


That does not explain how the total of obese or overweight is more than the total number of Americans.


Perhaps there is overlap and many are both overweight and obese, hence you don't add the numbers.
14   HEY YOU   2017 Oct 13, 10:55am  

Blurtman says
"Obese" and 'overweight" are different classifications.

You left out Fat Fucks!

Probably children of Republican voters.
http://www.eatthis.com/most-and-least-obese-states-in-america-ranked/
15   Blurtman   2017 Oct 13, 4:12pm  

HEY YOU says
Probably children of Republican voters.


Doh, no! Black wimmens be the worst.

Race[edit]

Rates of obesity in US by race.
Obesity is distributed unevenly across racial groups in the United States.[25] Non-Hispanic black women and Hispanic men have the highest prevalence of obesity.[26]

Caucasian[edit]
The obesity rate for Caucasian adults (over 30 BMI) in the US in 2010 was 26.8%.[27] For adult Caucasian men, the rate of obesity was 27.5% in 2010.[28] For adult Caucasian women, the rate of obesity was 24.5% in 2010.[28]

Black or African American[edit]
The obesity rate for Black adults (over 30 BMI) in the US in 2010 was 36.9%.[27] For adult Black men, the rate of obesity was 31.6% in 2010.[28] For adult Black women, the rate of obesity was 41.2% in 2010.[28] BMI is not a good indicator in determining all-cause and coronary heart disease mortality in black women compared to white women.[3]

American Indian or Alaska Native[edit]
The obesity rate for American Indian or Alaska Native adults (over 30 BMI) in the US in 2010 was 39.6%.[27] No breakdown by sex was given for American Indian or Alaska Native adults in the CDC figures.[27]

Asian[edit]
The obesity rate for Asian adults (over 30 BMI) in the US in 2010 was 11.6%.[27] No breakdown by sex was given for Asian adults in the CDC figures.[27]

Hispanic or Latino[edit]
The obesity rate for the Hispanic or Latino adults category (over 30 BMI) in the US in 2010 was 31.9%.[27] For the overall Hispanic or Latino men category, the rate of obesity was 30.7% in 2010.[28] For the overall Hispanic or Latino women category, the rate of obesity was 33.1% in 2010.[28]

Mexican or Mexican Americans[edit]
Within the Hispanic or Latino category, obesity statistics for Mexican or Mexican Americans were provided, with no breakdown by sex.[27] The obesity rate for Mexican or Mexican Americans adults (over 30 BMI) in the US in 2010 was 34.1%.[27]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obesity_in_the_United_States
16   astronut97   2017 Oct 13, 6:37pm  

Dan8267 says
That's 337 million people. There are only 323 million people in America. Something's wrong here.


Um, since this is a Lancet report is from the UK, why would you infer they are talking about "America". From the CNN website: "A new report finds 124 million children around the world were obese in 2016"

Notice the words "around the world".
17   Dan8267   2017 Oct 13, 6:40pm  

FortWayne says
Perhaps there is overlap and many are both overweight and obese, hence you don't add the numbers.


That's not how the English sentences below work. Notice the phrase "A further 213 million children and adolescents...".

Dan8267 says
http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/10/health/child-adolescent-obesity-global-increase/index.html


The number of obese children and adolescents rose to 124 million in 2016 -- more than 10 times higher than the 11 million classified as obese 40 years ago, in 1975.
A further 213 million children and adolescents were overweight in 2016, finds a new study published Tuesday


Also, there aren't even 213 million people under 18 in the U.S. in total. It's more like 90 million.

18   Dan8267   2017 Oct 13, 6:43pm  

astronut97 says
Um, since this is a Lancet report is from the UK, why would you infer they are talking about "America". From the CNN website: "A new report finds 124 million children around the world were obese in 2016"

Notice the words "around the world".


My bad, I got the impression that CNN was talking about the U.S. Now the numbers make sense.
19   Dan8267   2017 Oct 13, 6:52pm  

me123 says
There's those issues with your reading comprehension again.


Unlike you, I can admit when I make the occasional mistake. In contrast, you are always wrong and always sure you are right. You are also petty to jump at any opportunity to attack me, when I look far better than you for being able to admit a mistake immediately when it is brought to my attention. That makes me vastly superior to you.

But hey, did you climax when you read me admitting to an error? Does that make you feel better about your pathetic, lonely life? You still get no respect.
20   Dan8267   2017 Oct 13, 7:07pm  

Can't think of anything better to write than that? If only you had more intelligence.
21   Dan8267   2017 Oct 14, 2:15am  

We all know that you jerked off to that image.
23   Strategist   2017 Nov 10, 7:50pm  

Ha ha ha ha.
Man, that was funny.
24   mell   2017 Nov 11, 8:07am  

Fat shaming works. Unfortunately the leftoids are trying to criminalize you hurting muh feelings. Never left (again).
25   WatermelonUniversity   2017 Nov 11, 8:16am  

everyone take ACTION! tell your wife how you feel - call her FAT tonight!!!
26   anonymous   2017 Nov 11, 8:46am  

28   fdhfoiehfeoi   2017 Nov 20, 11:15am  

So our body has a defense mechanism, where if we ingest poisonous substances, they are stored in fat cells to keep us from dying. That should tell you how much industrialized food "substitutes" these kids are inhaling on a daily basis.
30   Strategist   2017 Nov 20, 2:22pm  

jvolstad says
My favorite program.
www.youtube.com/embed/VWVmtB9zVco


I keep wondering. Do the massively obese need some kind of special toilet? They must shit like a horse, and plug up the toilet.
Not being sarcastic, just curious.
31   MrMagic   2017 Nov 20, 2:29pm  

Strategist says
I keep wondering. Do the massively obese need some kind of special toilet? They must shit like a horse, and plug up the toilet.
Not being sarcastic, just curious.


ha ha

Does Home Depot carry toilets rated to hold 600 lbs.?
32   Y   2017 Nov 20, 2:49pm  

They shit like a horse, no toilet needed.

Strategist says
They must shit like a horse, and plug up the toilet.
Not being sarcastic, just curious
34   RC2006   2017 Nov 20, 4:47pm  

People that get that fat should be left to die.
35   fdhfoiehfeoi   2017 Nov 21, 1:31pm  

Strategist says
I keep wondering. Do the massively obese need some kind of special toilet? They must shit like a horse, and plug up the toilet.
Not being sarcastic, just curious.


Actually, the food they eat does not lend itself to good digestion, so most of the shit is probably never going to see the light of day.
36   beershrine   2017 Nov 21, 4:47pm  

Two words

SODA POP
37   komputodo   2017 Nov 22, 12:01pm  

10 times seem low....when I was in school, I don't remember more than a handful of fat fucks.....
38   Y   2017 Nov 22, 12:07pm  

jazz_music says
But hey, fuck those fat bastards, haha, let them die, 'cause I'm immune to every lie that kills hahaha.

You fucking dumb ass pricks!

39   Strategist   2017 Nov 22, 3:34pm  

jazz_music says
Many investors and speculators put money into the junk food industry because it always returns a profit.

Think of the misery and death these products cause.

You need to do better than to wish death on the poor people who seem to be the ones who somehow end up eating the poor food choices.

Capitalists cast blame and curse the victims of their deadly slave traps because these people do not have a voice to fight back against the injustice and the blood money keeps flowing. --yeah really this is happening in so many different ways.

Open eyes!


Oh yeah, those mean capitalists sold junk food to the poor at gunpoint. The poor just had no choice but to buy a ton of junk food. All they wanted to buy were apples and oranges.
40   Heraclitusstudent   2017 Nov 22, 4:07pm  

Strategist says
Oh yeah, those mean capitalists sold junk food to the poor at gunpoint. The poor just had no choice but to buy a ton of junk food. All they wanted to buy were apples and oranges.

You say that as if some apes couldn't be tricked into eating something that taste good - and pay for it.
And as if it's ok morally to do it.

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