59% of Georgians are obese, DHR study says
Atlanta (GA) – The Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR) announced today the release of Overweight and Obesity in Georgia 2005, a report focusing on the health risks and costs of obesity. The report confirms what officials have known for years: Obesity is one of the top public health problems in Georgia.
According to the report, an estimated 6,700 Georgians die each year because they are overweight or obese. Overweight and obesity are associated with a number of conditions, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, and osteoarthritis as well as depression, menstrual irregularities, and sleep apnea. Recent statistics indicate that 59% of adults in Georgia are overweight or obese.
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