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OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY IN WASHTENAW COUNTY Presented By: Sharon P. Sheldon, MPH, Washtenaw County Public Health
Program Administrator, Health Prom...
OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY IN WASHTENAW COUNTY Presented By: Sharon P. Sheldon, MPH, Washtenaw County Public Health
Program Administrator, Health Promotion Disease Prevention
Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Working Session Thursday, November 8, 2012
Presentation Overview 2
Michigan Health and Wellness Plan Root causes of obesity Obesity in Washtenaw County How are Public Health and partners working to reduce and prevent obesity?
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Overweight and obesity defined: “Abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health… …usually the result of an imbalance between calories consumed and calories expended.” Michigan’s obesity crisis: Michigan is ranked as the 5th fattest state in 2012 (31% of adults are obese) If current trends continue, 50-60% of adults will be obese by 2030
Michigan’s Health and Wellness 4 x 4 Plan 4
Goal: Every Michigander will adopt health as a personal core value; the 4 x 4 tool can be used to maintain and/or attain health 4x4 Behaviors and Measures:
Maintain a healthy diet Engage in regular exercise Get annual physical exam Avoid tobacco use
Body Mass Index (BMI) Blood pressure Cholesterol level Blood sugar level
Statewide media campaign being developed.
Washtenaw County HIP and HIP Data 5
HIP is a countywide community assessment and planning collaborative. Purpose: to improve health in Washtenaw by facilitating partnerships, providing data, and developing strategies. 4 focus areas: healthy eating, physical activity, tobacco use reduction, & depression. HIP survey data on behavioral risk factors collected every 5 years.
HIP is supported by the following agencies:
Hip.ewashtenaw.org 6
Obesity in Washtenaw - Adults 7
HIP Survey Data
Obesity in Washtenaw - Adults 8
Focus on Disparities 80% 70%
70% 60% 50% 40%
36% 33%
40% 34% 27%28%
30%
Black
20%
20% 10%
White Asian 8%
3%
2%
0% Underweight
Normal Weight
Overweight
Obese 2010 HIP Survey Data
Obesity in Washtenaw - Children 9
HIP Survey Data
Obesity in Washtenaw - Children 10
Overweight or Obese Children in WIC, Washtenaw and Michigan Compared Age group - 24-59 months old Washtenaw overweight or obese
Michigan overweight or obese
Total
28%
30%
White, non-hispanic
27%
30%
Black, non-hispanic
28%
25%
Hispanic
36%
38%
5 Root Causes of Obesity 11
Food Environment
Dietary Behavior
Infant Feeding Practices
Obesity
Physical Inactivity
Community
Design & Built Environment
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Root Causes: Dietary Behavior & Food Environment
HIP Survey Data
Focus on Disparity Adults Who Consume Fast Food Two or More Times Per Week Washtenaw County – 2010* College Graduate Educational Attainment
