Statistics
There are 20.8 million children and adults in the United States, or 7% of the population, who have diabetes. While an estimated 14.6 million have been diagnosed, unfortunately, 6.2 million people (or nearly one-third) are unaware that they have the disease.
America's Five Fastest-Growing Health Concerns
| Obesity* |
61.0% |
56.4% |
| Diabetes |
18.3% |
12.0% |
| Depression |
19.1% |
14.8% |
| Impotence |
9.2% |
7.4% |
| Aging Related Problems |
22.5% |
19.2% |
*Obesity rates 27% in 1991.
USA Obesity Rates Reach Epidemic Proportions
- 58 Million Overweight; 40 Million Obese; 3 Million morbidly Obese
- Eight out of 10 over 25's Overweight
- 78% of American's not meeting basic activity level recommendations
- 25% completely Sedentary
- 76% increase in Type II diabetes in adults 30-40 yrs old since 1990
Obesity-Related Diseases
- 80% of type II diabetes related to obesity
- 70% of Cardiovascular disease related to obesity
- 42% breast and colon cancer diagnosed among obese individuals
- 30% of gall bladder surgery related to obesity
- 26% of obese people having high blood pressure
Obesity Related Disease Costs Overwhelm HealthCare System
- Type II Diabetes ($63.14 Billion)
- Osteoporosis ($17.2 Billion)
- Hypertension ($3.23 Billion)
- Heart Disease ($6.99 Billion)
- Post-menopausal breast cancer ($2.32 Billion)
- Colon Cancer ($2.78 Billion)
- Endometrial Cancer ($790 Million)
Cost of Lost Productivity
- Workdays lost: $39.3 Million
- Physician office visits: $62.7 Million
- Restricted Activity days: $29.9 Million
- Bed-Related days: $89.5 Million
Childhood Obesity Running Out of Control
- 4% overweight 1982 | 16% overweight 1994
- 25% of all white children overweight 2001
- 33% African American and Hispanic children overweight 2001
- Hospital costs associated with childhood obesity rising from $35 Million (1979) to $127 Million (1999)
- New study suggests one in four overweight children is already showing early signs of type II diabetes (impaired glucose intolerance)
- 60% already have one risk factor for heart disease
Surge in Childhood Diabetes
- Between 8% - 45% of newly diagnosed cases of childhood diabetes are type II, associated with obesity.
- Whereas 4% of Childhood diabetes was type II in 1990, that number has risen to approximately 20%
- Depending on the age group (Type II most frequent 10-19 group) and the racial/ethnic mix of group stated
- Of Children diagnosed with Type II diabetes, 85% are obese
This research information was prepared by independent authors. It has been reproduced in its entirety or as a collection of information gathered from multiple resources and research data. Molinari Mills is not liable for any inaccuracies found in any third party written articles or research. References: National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) and My.WebMD.com website.
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