Obesity and Diabetes
Physical inactivity and obesity also are correlated with increasing diabetes diagnoses and prevalence.
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Note: Obesity is defined as having a very high amount of body fat in relation to lean body mass, or Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or higher. Data on prevalence of diabetes is age adjusted.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Diabetes Translation (2009) National Diabetes Surveillance System.
Highlights
Improving Access to
Health Coverage
- Percentage of U.S. Population with Health Insurance
- Percentage of Employers Offering Health Benefits
- Breakdown of the Uninsured
Keeping Healthcare Affordable
Improving Quality and Safety
Improving Consumer Health
- Healthcare Costs Related to Disease
- Obesity and Diabetes
- Screening for, Monitoring and Managing Diabetes
Changing Care Delivery Models
