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According to the National Institutes of Health, in 2005, approximately 66 percent of adult Americans were overweight or obese.
Between 2005-2006, it was estimated that 32.7% of Americans are overweight and 34.3% were obese.
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Figures from the 2004-2005 Australian National Health Survey indicated that 47% of Australians over the age of 15 were overweight, but only one-third of them were obese - which is roughly 18%. This equates to around 2.5 million.
Obesity exists in every country. In 2005, 37.5% of the population was overweight in France and 9.4% was obese. Figures for the USA were 65.7% overweight and 30.6% obese. Of the developed countries, France is one where the problem is less frequent. Only Japan and Korea have significantly lower rates of overweight and obese people. In 2010 French dieteticians noted a decrease in child obesity, giving hope that the previous increase may be over.
According to the National Institutes of Health, 65 percent of adult Americans were overweight or obese in 2005, and 16 percent of American children were overweight. More than twice as many children are overweight now than they were three decades ago. The problem with being overweight or obese is more than just size; it puts those individuals at risk for developing chronic illnesses such as Heart disease, Diabetes (especially type 2 diabetes), and Asthma. Being overweight or obese also causes other physical health problems including sleep apnea,menstrual abnormalities, and orthopedic problemsProblems of the skeletal system that can include bone deformities such as bowed legs or flat feet, as well has hip and knee problems due to overweight or obesity., fatigue, as well as emotional and social health problems. Emotional health problems can include low self-esteem, negative body image, and depression. Social health problems can include discrimination, teasing, and bullying.