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This 5 page paper discusses three major issues with regard to obesity (physical health, social impact and economic impact). Bibliography lists 5 sources. Outline included.
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a social problem Isolation Academic impact Low self-esteem Poor job prospects Obesity as an economic problem Direct costs Indirect costs CONCLUSION
Introduction Many sources say that the United States is suffering from an "epidemic" of obesity. This observation appears to be true of much of the rest of the world as
well. This paper discusses three major issues with regard to obesity. Discussion Obesity is more than just being overweight; it is a "major medical problem" that has a specific definition:
"The clinical definition of obesity is a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. The BMI is the bodys weight in kilograms divided by the square of the bodys
height in meters" (Crystal, 2008). Its also well known that where a person carries the weight has an impact on his health. Obesity is more than unsightly or sloppy, it
can be lethal. A study reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that the "annual number of deaths attributable to obesity ... [is] about 280,000" (Allison et
al, 1999, p. 1530). The "largest proportion of deaths attributable to overweight or obesity (more than 80%) occurred in persons with BMIs of at least 30 kg/m2" (Allison et al,
1999, p. 1530). It was found that approximately 22% of adult Americans, about 40.5 million persons, "had BMIs at that level" (Allison et al, 1999, p. 1530). Obesity is therefore
putting approximately one-quarter of the population at risk. In the U.S., obesity is a "major cause of mortality" (Allison et al, 1999, p. 1530). Its not just the obesity itself
that is the problem, however, but the fact that it "substantially increases morbidity and impairs quality of life" (Allison et al, 1999, p. 1530). That is obesity in and of
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