Inadequate insurance coverage for overweight/obesity management.
Am J Manag Care
; 30(8): 365-371, 2024 Aug.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-39146485
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
To discuss the social, psychological, and access barriers that inhibit weight loss, and to propose steps and initiatives for addressing the growing obesity epidemic. STUDYDESIGN:
Narrative review of the obesity epidemic in the US and associated racial/ethnic and socioeconomic disparities.METHODS:
An internet search of relevant studies and government reports was conducted.RESULTS:
Obesity is a significant health crisis affecting more than 123 million adults and children/adolescents in the US. An estimated 1 in 5 deaths in Black and White individuals aged 40 to 85 years in the US is attributable to obesity. Obesity puts individuals at elevated risk for type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, gastrointestinal disorders, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, cancer, respiratory ailments, dementia/Alzheimer disease, and other disorders. In the US, significantly more Black (49.9%) and Hispanic (45.6%) individuals are affected by obesity than White (41.4%) and Asian (16.1%) individuals. Health care costs for obesity account for more than $260 billion of annual US health care spending-more than 50% greater in excess annual medical costs per person than individuals with normal weight.CONCLUSIONS:
Addressing the obesity epidemic will require a multifaceted approach that focuses on prevention, treatment, and reducing the impact of stigma. Continued advocacy and education efforts are necessary to make progress and improve the health and well-being of individuals affected by obesity.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Cobertura do Seguro
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Obesidade
Limite:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Am J Manag Care
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article