Common Statistics for Wellness Coaches

1. Examining the Data

2. Obesity in US Adults
More than 1/3 of Americans are obese
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db82.pdf

3. Obesity in US Children
More than 1/3 of Americans are obese

4. Predicted Obesity
Experts estimate that 51% of Americans will be obese by 2030.
Just the increase in obesity rates between 2010 and 2030 is
estimated to cost $549 billion in medical expenses.

5. Deaths Attributable to Lifestyle
http://www.realclearscience.com/journal_club/2013/03/01/top_10_causes_of_death_in_the_us_106473.html

6. Cost
Chronic, preventable disease = 75¢ of every healthcare dollar

7. Department of Defense Spending
$1.6 billion/year
on obesityrelated illnesses
$1.6 billion/year
on smokingrelated illnesses
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/post/defense-has-a-health-care-spending-problem/2012/01/06/gIQAWI4PfP_blog.html

8. Death Attributable to Smoking