Examining the Data

Obesity in US AdultsMore than 1/3 of Americans are obese

http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db82.pdf

17% of children and adolescences are obese

Obesity in US Children

Predicted ObesityExperts estimate that 51% of Americans will be obese by 2030. Just the increase in obesity rates between 2010 and 2030 is estimated to cost $549 billion in medical expenses.

Deaths Attributable to Lifestyle

http://www.realclearscience.com/journal_club/2013/03/01/top_10_causes_of_death_in_the_us_106473.html

CostChronic, preventable disease = 75¢ of every healthcare dollar

Department of Defense Spending

$1.6 billion/year on obesity-related illnesses

$1.6 billion/year on smoking-related illnesses http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/post/defense-has-a-health-care-spending-problem/2012/01/06/gIQAWI4PfP_blog.html

Death Attributable to Smoking