• Disclosure
  • Privacy Policy
  • DMCA Policy
  • CCPA
  • Medical Disclaimer
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Hays County News Online
  • Home
  • News
  • Business
  • Technology
    • Crytpocurrency
    • Gaming
    • Gadgets
  • Sports
  • Health
  • General
    • Business Services
  • Travel
  • Press Releases
  • Popular
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Business
  • Technology
    • Crytpocurrency
    • Gaming
    • Gadgets
  • Sports
  • Health
  • General
    • Business Services
  • Travel
  • Press Releases
  • Popular
No Result
View All Result
No Result
View All Result
Home Health

Adult Obesity Is On The Increase – Department Of Health

Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Adult obesity is on the increase

New Mexico is among 38 states with an obesity rate over 30%

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reported today that New Mexico’s adult obesity rate has steadily increased over the past decade, following a national trend. According to NMDOH’s Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), obesity rates climbed from about 26% to 31% in the last decade. New Mexico is one of 38 US states and territories that currently report a rate of over 30%.

“Obesity rates in New Mexican adults have dramatically increased over the past 10 years and we know that many, many New Mexicans are struggling with serious health effects related to excess weight,” said Acting Department of Health Secretary, David R. Scrase, M. D. “The Department of Health will continue its efforts to help residents – young and old – to live, work, learn and play in communities that support healthy lifestyles.” 

Obesity is defined by the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) as having a body mass index of 30 or higher. People experiencing obesity, compared to those with a healthy body weight, are at increased risk for many serious diseases and health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and even some forms of cancer. Obesity is also a serious comorbidity with potentially severe outcomes associated with COVID 19. 

In New Mexico, over a third (38.9%) of adults aged 45-65 are obese. To address this public health issue, NMDOH has implemented multiple strategies to increase awareness, including providing educational materials on healthy diet and physical activity to help adults manage chronic conditions. The Obesity, Nutrition, and Physical Activity (ONAPA) program collaborates with community partners on healthy lifestyle behaviors in young children through healthy eating, physical activity, and providing information to families on ways to adopt healthy lifestyle behaviors at home. ONAPA also has a contract with a Native American professional chef to provide training on healthy meal preparation using indigenous ingredients for senior and elder center nutrition providers. 

Factors which can contribute to obesity include smoking, alcohol use, and inadequate physical activity. For the full 2020 NM BRFSS annual report and tips on how to lead a healthier lifestyle, please visit the New Mexico Department of Health’s websites: https://www.nmhealth.org/data/ ;Paths to Health NM: Tools for Healthier Living.  


Media Contact

We would be happy to provide additional information about this press release. Simply contact Renee Narvaiz at (Office) with your questions.


Versión en Español

En un esfuerzo para hacer que nuestros comunicados de prensa sean más accesibles, también tenemos disponibles una versión en español. Por favor presione el enlace de abajo para acceder a la traducción.

Aumenta la obesidad en los adultos

Hays County News Online

© 2021 Hays County News Online

Navigate Site

  • Disclosure
  • Privacy Policy
  • DMCA Policy
  • CCPA
  • Medical Disclaimer

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • DMCA Policy
  • Medical Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclosure
  • CCPA
  • Terms of Use

© 2021 Hays County News Online

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
Cookie SettingsAccept All
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT