Something funny about one figure Mar 22, 2008
Women whose waist circumference is greater than 88 centimetres, and men measuring more than 102 centimetres, are at increased risk of obesity-related disease. Professor O'Dea says people should take a more holistic approach to assessing their health than relying on any single number. (The Age)
Early Weight Gain Can Mean Heart Trouble Later in Life Nov 7, 2007
Previous research had shown that the earlier in childhood BMI rebound occurs, the greater the risk of obesity and obesity-related disease later in life. Overweight and obesity are growing problems for American children. (MEDLINEplus)
Scots rank second in world for obesity Sep 27, 2007
The cost of treating obesity-related disease in Scotland was estimated at 171m in 2001. In Scotland, 25. (Guardian Unlimited)
Scotland is the second-fattest nation in the world Sep 27, 2007
The cost of treating obesity-related disease in Scotland was estimated at 171million in 2001. The condition is likely to result in rising levels of Type 2 diabetes, colon cancer and hypertension. (Daily Mail)
Scottish obesity 'just behind US' Sep 26, 2007
The cost of treating obesity-related disease in Scotland was estimated at 171m in 2001. The prevalence of the condition in Scotland is among the highest of all Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries - above the UK as a whole, Mexico, Canada and Australia. (BBC News -- Health)
Gastric Bypass Lowers Risk of Death Aug 23, 2007
What's more, the mortality rate attributable to obesity-related disease was 52% lower on the whole in the surgery group: after gastric bypass, patients were 92% less likely to die from diabetes, 59% less likely to die from coronary artery disease, and 60% less likely to be killed by cancer. Results like these have got some doctors intrigued enough to start thinking about bariatric surgery as a treatment for conditions other than obesity especially diabetes. (Time.com)
Studies Bring New Hope for Obese Jun 15, 2007
"And surgery is the next best step." Despite this, only 1% of patients who are eligible for surgery (those with a BMI over 40 or a BMI of 35 or more in conjunction with an obesity-related disease) actually get it. Sometimes, people just don't want to undergo a surgical procedure, but more often than not, obese patients are dissuaded by difficult insurance companies and are sometimes discouraged by doctors who feel they may not be the right age for the procedure. (Time.com)
FitNation Challenge winner gives students a workout Nov 21, 2006
Spelman College, a historically black school, is faced with the added challenge of curbing high rates of obesity-related disease in the African-American community. In addition to the cash prize, Sisneros will appear on the FitNation segment of CNN's weekend health show, "House Call With Dr. Sanjay Gupta." Both the second- and third-place winners have the chance to be on the show as well. (CNN -- Health)
High prices, unhealthy foods Nov 13, 2006
Within two years, more Americans will die from obesity-related disease than smoking. Today, the medical cost of treating obesity related disease is well over $100 billion and climbing. (Boston Globe)
Interpregnancy Weight Gain Risky for Second Pregnancy Sep 30, 2006
This risk increased significantly as weight gain increased, the researchers said and was independent of obesity-related disease in pregnancy such as pre-eclampsia or diabetes. By contrast, the researchers said, the risks of maternal pre-eclampsia and gestational oversize in the newborn fell significantly in women who lost at least one BMI unit between pregnancies, while their risk of gestational diabetes and hypertension remained at general population levels. (MedPage Today)
Drop Fat Fast — and Forever! Sep 13, 2006
(According to studies, the wider your waist, the higher your risk of getting an obesity-related disease. . (Good Housekeeping, US)
The fat lies they tell us about obesity Aug 20, 2006
Mind you, we should be grateful: personally I d rather die of any obesity-related disease than starve. The technical definition of obesity is a body mass index count of more than 30, and you work that out by dividing your weight in pounds by your height in inches multiplied by 703. (TimesOnline)
Killer Sprawl Spreads To Great Northwest Jul 5, 2006
"The toll from car crashes and obesity-related disease is a tragedy that's largely overlooked because it unfolds slowly," said Clark Williams-Derry, research director for Sightline and lead author of the report. "But this tragedy is not inevitable. Simple solutions -- such as giving people the tools to drive less by encouraging more compact, walkable communities -- could make Cascadia's communities safer and healthier," he added. (RealtyTimes)
Obesity-related disease "huge" health burden (Reuters) Jan 25, 2006
Obesity-related disease "huge" health burden - Yahoo ... Obesity-related disease "huge" health burden. (RSS - Yahoo News - Health)
