America’s Obesity Epidemic: How It Impacts Your Health & The Best Help To Get!Posted by Dr. Nick Nicholson on September 30th, 2021 Obesity is a common, significant, and expensive disease. Sadly, recent headlines show that obesity is on the rise in the U.S. For example, between 2017 and 2018, the United States obesity prevalence increased from 30.5% to 42.4%. Now in sixteen states, including Texas, 35% or more adults had obesity. So, are you obese? Do you want to prevent obesity? How does obesity impact your overall health? Why should you consult a leading weight loss surgeon for obesity surgery in Texas? Read on to find out! How Obesity Impacts Your Overall Health Here are the summarized relationship between obesity and your overall health:
Why Consult A Leading Weight Loss Surgeon? According to Dr. Nick Nicholson of the Nicholson Clinic, “In the last two years obesity rates have nearly doubled in a number of states as Americans grappled with pandemic stress. When I opened the Nicholson Clinic 20 years ago, the adult obesity rate was less than 25% in all states. Now in 2021 there are 16 states where the obesity rate is 35% or more, up from nine states in 2018. Delaware, Iowa, Ohio and Texas are the new states added to thelist with higher obesity rates. Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and West Virginia are already on the list.” Final Thoughts Undoubtedly, obesity impacts almost all aspects of health, from reducing lifespan to contributing to several chronic conditions. So, if you are obese or want to prevent obesity, leading weight loss surgeons are just a phone call away! About Author One of the most experienced weight loss surgeons in the country – Dr. Nick Nicholson – along with a full staff of surgeons, physician assistants, and other experienced clinicians, help patients reverse obesity with LAP-BAND, Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Balloon and Revisions. Like it? Share it!More by this author |