The Obesity Playbook was developed to provide the latest research on how obesity as a disease is impacting public health at staggering rates, especially in the United States. The playbook also provides policy recommendations to address the obesity epidemic and provide greater access to care.
Our accompanying social media tool kit was created to provide key facts and figures to emphasize the importance of obesity prevention and related consequences. Support our advocacy efforts by sharing these graphics and captions:
The Obesity Playbook covers the latest facts and figures, the state of science, and policy options to address the impact of the #obesity epidemic on the US: http://bit.ly/3y2dTnL @TheEndoSociety
I want to reduce the prevalence of #obesity and support access to affordable care. Read the @TheEndoSociety Obesity Playbook for US facts and figures and policy options: http://bit.ly/3y2dTnL
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The Obesity Playbook: An Educational Resource Book for Congressional Staff on Obesity and Health, developed by @EndocrineSociety, covers the latest facts and figures, the state of science, and policy options to address the obesity epidemic in the United States: http://bit.ly/3y2dTnL #obesity
I want to reduce the prevalence of obesity and support access to affordable care. Read the @EndocrineSociety Obesity Playbook for US facts and figures and policy options: http://bit.ly/3y2dTnL #obesity
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Self-Reported Adulthood Obesity
Nineteen states and two territories have at least 35% of residents with adult obesity—more than doubling the number of states with a high #obesity prevalence since 2018. —@TheEndoSociety Obesity Playbook: http://bit.ly/3y2dTnL
Nineteen states and two territories have at least 35% of residents with adult obesity—more than doubling the number of states in the US with a high obesity prevalence since 2018. —@EndocrineSocietyObesity Playbook Learn more: http://bit.ly/3y2dTnL
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Obesity disproportionately affects minorities in the United States. Help address these health disparities by advocating for policies in support of access to care. — @TheEndoSociety Obesity Playbook: http://bit.ly/3y2dTnL
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Obesity disproportionately affects minorities in the United States. Help address these health disparities by advocating for policies in support of access to care. — @EndocrineSociety Obesity Playbook: http://bit.ly/3y2dTnL
@ObesityCareWeek
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Obesity and Pregnancy
More than 50% of American women enter pregnancy overweight or with an obese BMI risking #diabetes and #pregnancy complications (#stillbirth, operative deliveries, and extended neonatal length of stay). —@TheEndoSociety Obesity Playbook: http://bit.ly/3y2dTnL
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More than 50% of American women enter pregnancy overweight or with an obese BMI putting themselves at high risk for diabetes and pregnancy complications (still birth, operative deliveries, and extended neonatal length of stay). — @EndocrineSociety Obesity Playbook: http://bit.ly/3y2dTnL
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14.7 million US children and adolescent, aged 2-19 years, are impacted by obesity in the United States. The last reported statistics resulted in a 19.7% prevalence of #obesity. —@TheEndoSociety Obesity Playbook: http://bit.ly/3y2dTnL
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14.7 million US children and adolescent, aged 2-19 years, are impacted by obesity in the United States. The last reported statistics resulted in a 19.7% prevalence of obesity. — @EndocrineSociety Obesity Playbook: http://bit.ly/3y2dTnL
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Childhood obesity increases the developmental risk of multiple health conditions. —Obesity Playbook @TheEndoSociety: http://bit.ly/3y2dTnL (1/3)
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#Highbloodpressure and #highcholesterol (#heartdisease risk factors); #type2diabetes, and breathing problems (#asthma, #sleepapnea, etc.) are linked to #childhoodobesity — @TheEndoSociety Obesity Playbook http://bit.ly/3y2dTnL (2/3)
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Children with obesity also risk developing joint problems (#osteoarthritis, musculoskeletal discomfort, etc.), #gallstones and #gallbladderdisease — @TheEndoSociety Obesity Playbook: http://bit.ly/3y2dTnL (3/3)
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Childhood obesity increases the developmental risk of the following conditions:
— @EndocrineSociety Obesity Playbook: http://bit.ly/3y2dTnL
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Obesity and Military Readiness: The Impact on National Security
Over 1 in 3 young adults aged 17-24 is too heavy to serve in the United States military, equating to nearly a 33% loss in potential troops. — @TheEndoSociety Obesity Playbook: http://bit.ly/3y2dTnL
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Over 1 in 3 young adults aged 17-24 is too heavy to serve in the United States military, equating to nearly a 33% loss in potential troops. — @EndocrineSociety Obesity Playbook: http://bit.ly/3y2dTnL
#obesity
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19% of US active-duty service members were managing #obesity in 2020, which was a 16% increase within five years. — @TheEndoSociety Obesity Playbook: http://bit.ly/3y2dTnL
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19% of US active-duty service members were managing #obesity in 2020, which was a 16% increase within five years. — @EndocrineSociety Obesity Playbook: http://bit.ly/3y2dTnL
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The US Department of Defense spends $1.5 billion annually in obesity-related health care costs for current and former service members and their families, as well as costs to replace unfit personnel. — @EndocrineSociety Obesity Playbook: http://bit.ly/3y2dTnL
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The US Department of Defense spends $1.5 billion annually in obesity-related health care costs for current and former service members and their families, as well as costs to replace unfit personnel. —@TheEndoSociety #Obesity Playbook: http://bit.ly/3y2dTnL
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We are proud to champion Obesity Care Week #OCW2024 to raise awareness about obesity. Obesity Care Week was founded in 2015 and has a global vision for a society that understands, respects and accepts the complexities of obesity and values science and clinically-based care.