Nevada Has 32nd Highest Percent of Obese Adults and 11th Highest Percent of Obese and Overweight Children
Nevada has the 32nd highest rate of adult obesity in the nation, at 25.1 percent and the 11th highest rate of overweight youths (ages 10-17) at 34.2 percent, according to a new report by Trust for America's Health (TFAH) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF). Key recommendations for addressing obesity in Nevada should include:
- Ensuring every adult and child has access to coverage for preventive medical services, including nutrition and obesity counseling and screening for obesity-related diseases, such as type 2 diabetes.
- Increasing the number of programs available in communities, schools, and childcare settings that help make nutritious foods more affordable and accessible and provide safe and healthy places for people to engage in physical activity.
- Reducing Medicare expenditures by promoting proven programs that improve nutrition and increase physical activity among adults ages 55 to 64.
Obesity Across Nevada
Nevada Counties Full Public Health standings may be viewed here.