Prevalence of Childhood and Adult Obesity in the United States, 2011-2012

Cynthia L. Ogden; Margaret D. Carroll; Brian K. Kit; Katherine M. Flegal

doi:10.1001/jama.2014.732

February 25, 2014JAMAOpen Access

Prevalence of Childhood and Adult Obesity in the United States, 2011-2012

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Key Points

To assess the changes in obesity prevalence among children and adults in the U.S. from 2003-2004 to 2011-2012.
Assessment of obesity prevalence data from youth and adults across two time periods (2003-2004 and 2011-2012).
Comparative analysis to determine changes in prevalence over the specified years.
No significant changes in obesity prevalence noted for both youth and adults between 2003-2004 and 2011-2012.
Obesity prevalence remains notably high, indicating a persistent public health concern.

Implication

Analysis of obesity prevalence shows persistent levels in youth and adults, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring.

Abstract

Overall, there have been no significant changes in obesity prevalence in youth or adults between 2003-2004 and 2011-2012. Obesity prevalence remains high and thus it is important to continue surveillance.

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Ogden et al. (2014) studied this question.

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Prevalence of Childhood and Adult Obesity in the United States, 2011-2012

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Prevalence of Childhood and Adult Obesity in the United States, 2011-2012

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Discussion

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