Prevalence of Adult Obesity is Still Rising
Adults in Los Angeles County have gained an average of six pounds each over the past eight years, and 25% of county adults will be obese by 2010 if current trends continue, according to a study the county Department of Health Services released Thursday (February 9, 2006).
Latinos had the highest rate of obesity at 29%, compared with 28% of black adults, 17% of whites and 6% of Asians, the study found. The percentage of overweight school children increased to 22% in 2003 from 18% in 1999, according to the study.
For more information on the survey results call (213) 240-7785 or for information about nutrition programs in L.A. County, call (213) 351-7889 or visit http://www.ladhs.org/.
Latinos had the highest rate of obesity at 29%, compared with 28% of black adults, 17% of whites and 6% of Asians, the study found. The percentage of overweight school children increased to 22% in 2003 from 18% in 1999, according to the study.
For more information on the survey results call (213) 240-7785 or for information about nutrition programs in L.A. County, call (213) 351-7889 or visit http://www.ladhs.org/.
