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Obesity in Maine

Millions of Americans are obese or overweight, and this number is only increasing. According to a recent study from Johns Hopkins University, three out of four Americans will be overweight by 2015.

Obesity is a serious health problem in the United States and in Maine. Being obese or overweight puts you at risk for many serious health issues, including heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and more.

Obesity in Maine:

Nearly 3 out of every 5 Mainers are obese or overweight

Obesity rates in Maine have risen 100% in only 17 years

1 to 5 people die every day in Maine from causes related to obesity or being overweight
(from Obesity in Maine, a presentation by Dora Anne Mills, MD, MPH and Maine CDC/DHHS)

Your weight is influenced by many things. Some of these things, like your family history or your genetics, can’t be changed. But many other things can be changed. You can help prevent or get rid of the problems associated with being overweight or obese by following a healthy diet that meets your calorie needs and being physically active. (From What are Overweight and Obesity, the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute)

On this page of the Maine Health Forum, you will find links to resources for the prevention, care, and management of obesity. If you have an interest in helping to develop and maintain this website, please contact us.

In This Section:

Obesity & Fitness Tip Sheets from ScoreHealth

News on Obesity

More National News

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