Do You Know The Trend?

Throughout this blog, I have tried to emphasize the fact that the obesity rate is growing at an astounding rate. According to the CDC, three states are already over 30% obese with the rate still increasing. New health promotion strategies need to be put in place if this problem is to be slowed. Our current health care system is and always has been all about fixing an existing problem, not preventing one. This philosophy has ultimately put the US on the verge of bankruptcy trying to pay for treatment of chronic disease, Medicare, and Medicaid. President Obama has promised to change the face of our health care system by implementing new policies of research and prevention. I believe that this is the only way we will stay financially ahead of the growing problem of obesity.

More and more information is out there about the prevention and treatment of obesity. From the CDC to the Obesity Society, organizations are trying to inform people about the dangers and offer encouragement for treatment and prevention. We as citizens of the United States and beyond would be wise to take these warnings seriously and be conscious of our lifestyles. By living healthier and more moderate lifestyles, we can prevent most chronic diseases, and that includes obesity. When we look ahead and prevent, we can avoid the health problems of the future. If you are not aware of these dangers, get some information from some great organizations like the World Health Organization, CDC, Obesity Society, and your local physician.