February 23, 2003

Obesity Statistics in the United States









Increase in Overweight and Obesity Prevalence
Among U.S. Adults* by Racial / Ethnic Group


Overweight
(BMI > 25)
Prevalence (%)		 Obesity
(BMI > 30)
Prevalence (%)
Racial / Ethnic Group
 1988

to 1994

 1999

to 2000

 1988

to 1994

 1999

to 2000
Black
(non-Hispanic)
 62.5

69.6

 30.2

39.9
Mexican American
 67.4

73.4 28.4

34.4
White
(non-Hispanic)
 52.6 62.3

21.2 28.7
Source:

CDC, National Center for Health Statistics, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Flegal et. al. JAMA. 2002; 288:1723-7 and IJO. 1998;22:39-47. *Ages 20 and older for 1999 to 2000 and ages 20 to 74 for 1988 to 1994.

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Comments

Fucking fat fuckers!

Posted by: Johnny V. at May 6, 2003 02:44 AM

I think Americans need to start being more resposible and learn to take care of their bodies. Come on, who wants to have so many health problems and so many risk factors. Such risks that could kill them should be taken care of them.

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Posted by: Alex at August 18, 2003 01:49 PM

Johnny, I share your same opinion in that for many people obesity is their own fault, but you could at least be a little more compassionate - calling them names only serves to embarass them and perhaps perpetuate the cycle of eating to soothe depression.

Posted by: Lola at October 29, 2003 05:29 PM

I am fat and I hate you Johnny, that really hurt my feelings. I try to lose weight, I really do, but I can't stop eating.
Thanks for your compassion.
YOU FAT FUCKER

Posted by: Katie at November 11, 2003 11:41 AM