The Serious Implications of Obesity
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With obesity comes serious health, economic, and social consequences. Systems4PT explains these implications and the realities of obesity in the United States.
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The Serious Implications of Obesity
- 1. The Serious Implications of Obesity
- 2. Physical therapy billing Obesity (noun) A complex health disorder where a person suffers from an excessive amount of body fat.
- 3. Physical therapy billing In the United States, studies have shown that more than 2/3 of adults are obese!
- 4. Physical therapy billing Obesity is determined by calculating the person’s body mass index by dividing their weight by their height squared. BMI Classification 30-34.9 Class I Obesity 35-39.9 Class II Obesity 40+ Class III Obesity
- 5. Physical therapy billing SO, WHAT ARE THE SERIOUS IMPLICATIONS OF OBESITY? Health Economic Social
- 6. Physical therapy billing HEALTH IMPLICATIONSObesity is linked to many health issues.
- 7. Physical therapy billing Most common health risks concerning obesity: • Stroke • Heart Attack • Type II Diabetes • Hypertension • Cancer (Breast, Colon, Kidney, Esophagus, Gallbladder, Pancreas, Thyroid) • Liver Disease • Gastrointestinal Problems • Urological and Reproductive Problems • Respiratory Distress • Depression • Anxiety • Low-Self Esteem
- 8. Physical therapy billing Financial and health issues are closely linked together. ECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS
- 9. Physical therapy billing HEALTH ISSUES = HOSPITAL BILLS + DOCTOR’S FEES + MEDICINE COSTS
- 10. Physical therapy billing After hospitalization and/or post surgery care, most patients will need further treatment and physical therapy billing. Indirect costs can include the loss of compensation for missed work days.
- 11. Physical therapy billing Social consequences of obesity have a negative effect on individuals. SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS
- 12. Physical therapy billing Social implications of obesity are more common in obese children, including: • Bullying • Discrimination • Prejudice
- 13. Physical therapy billing Men vs. Women Women are more vulnerable to weight-based stigma, which can lead to harsh eating disorders (anorexia or bulimia). The effect that obesity has on different sexes is very apparent in the workplace. For example: obese males are more likely to be hired over obese female applicants because women are viewed as being less reliable, less dependable, and less honest.