33. systemic treatment of obesity Flashcards
What is the current prevalence of obesity in the U.S.?
41.9%
Which groups have a higher burden of obesity?
Black and Hispanic adults
How many children have obesity?
Nearly 1 in 5
What was the estimated cost of obesity in 2019?
$173 billion
How much more do people with obesity spend on healthcare annually?
1861
What tool is typically used to screen for obesity?
BMI
What BMI is considered obese?
Over 30
What BMI is classified as class 2 obesity?
35
What BMI indicates class 3 (severe) obesity?
Over 40
Is BMI a perfect measure of obesity?
No
What other measurements may better assess health risk?
Waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio
What waist circumference indicates increased risk in men?
Over 40 inches
What waist circumference indicates increased risk in women?
Over 35 inches
How is waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) calculated?
Waist ÷ Hip circumference
What WHR indicates risk in men?
Over 0.90
What WHR indicates risk in women?
Over 0.85
Is obesity caused by one factor?
No, it’s multifactorial
What factors contribute to obesity?
Genetic, hormonal, socioeconomic
What percentage of BMI may be inherited?
40–70%
What maternal factors increase a child’s obesity risk?
Maternal obesity, weight gain, diabetes, smoking
What childhood factors increase obesity risk?
Birth weight, rapid weight gain
What role may genetic/hormonal therapies play in the future?
Larger role in treatment
