Resources Obesity Data & Research
| # | Web Link | Hits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Oklahoma's County Health Rankings |
318 |
| 2 |
F as in Fat 2011: How Obesity Threatens America's Future Obesity is one of the most challenging health crises the country has ever faced. Two-thirds of adults and nearly one-third of children and teens are currently obese or overweight, putting them at increased risk for more than 20 major diseases, including type 2 diabetes and heart disease. It’s not just our health that is suffering: obesity-related medical costs and a less productive workforce are hampering America’s ability to compete in the global economy. |
198 |
| 3 |
2011 Oklahoma Summary Report |
236 |
| 4 |
America's Health Rankings - Oklahoma (2010) Oklahoma is 46th this year; it was 49th in 2009. |
176 |
| 5 |
2011 - Oklahoma Data |
230 |
| 6 |
Obesity in Oklahoma Factsheet |
257 |
| 7 |
2011 Oklahoma Outcomes Map |
184 |
| 8 |
The Future Costs of Obesity National and State Estimates of the Impact of Obesity on Direct Health Care Expenses |
173 |
| 9 |
2011 Oklahoma Factors Map |
195 |
| 10 |
YRBS - Oklahoma The 2009 Oklahoma Youth Risk Behavior Survey indicates that among high school students: Obesity • 14% were obese (students who were > 95th percentile for body mass index, by age and sex, based on reference data). |
182 |
| 11 |
Obesity and Overweight Approximately 17% (or 12.5 million) of children and adolescents aged 2—19 years are obese. Since 1980, obesity prevalence among children and adolescents has almost tripled. |
173 |
| 12 |
The Effect of Food and Beverage Prices on Children's Weights One factor that may be important in explaining rising childhood obesity is food prices. This report explores the effect of food prices on children's Body Mass Index (BMI). |
250 |
| 13 |
American Human Development Report 2010-2011 |
146 |
