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Years of life lost due to obesity
JAMA abstract: Differences were observed in estimated (years of life lost) YLL. Among whites, a J- or U-shaped association was found between overweight or obesity and YLL. The optimal BMI (associated with the least YLL or greatest longevity) is approximately 23 to 25 for whites and 23 to 30 for blacks. For any given degree of overweight, younger adults generally had greater YLL than did older adults. The maximum YLL for white men aged 20 to 30 years with a severe level of obesity (BMI >45) is 13 and is 8 for white women.
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Prevalence and trends in obesity among US adults, 1999-2000
The prevalence of obesity and overweight increased in the United States between 1978 and 1991. More recent reports have suggested continued increases but are based on self-reported data. more
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Annual deaths attributable to obesity in the United States
Obesity is a major health problem in the United States, but the number of obesity-attributable deaths has not been rigorously estimated. more
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Information for professionals: Practical guide on overweight and obesity in adults [PDF document, 1.5 MB]
This Practical Guide to the Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults is largely based on the evidence report prepared by the Expert Panel and describes how health care practitioners can provide their patients with the direction and
support needed to effectively lose weight and keep it off. It provides the basic tools needed to appropriately assess and manage overweight and obesity. The guide includes practical information on dietary therapy, physical activity, and behavior therapy, while
also providing guidance on the appropriate use of pharmacotherapy and surgery as treatment options.
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Information for professionals: Aim for a healthy weight flyer [PDF document, 200 K]
Do you know the cut-points to classify your patients as overweight or obese? Do you know your patients body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference? Do you know the goals for weight loss? Do you know when to use pharmacotherapy as compared to dietary therapy and
physical activity? more
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Information for professionals: Three steps to initiate discussion about weight loss management [PDF document, 52 K]
Patients who are overweight or obese generally have a history of dealing with a
frustrating and visible problem. They often experience discrimination from
strangers, and even hurtful comments from health professionals. Many patients
however, are comfortable discussing weight with their physician. So setting an
effective tone for communication is critical.
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Information for patients: Tips to weight loss success [PDF document, 108 K]
This attractive flyer is geared toward motivating patients to lose weight. Little of the information on the flyer is new and for patients of higher intellect, or patients who have been struggling for decades, it won't help much. However, it will appeal to patients who are newly overweight, or have small amounts of weight to lose. more
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