The Burden of Obesity in the Rural Adult Population of America The prevalence of obesity (BMI > 30) in older adults has increased by 4 4% from 2003 to 2012 This is an exceptional obesity growth rate compared to other age groups Findings from different studies suggest there is a significant relationship between urban-rural status and obesity Obesity rates are higher in rural areas compared to urban areas
Fighting Obesity in Arizona: Programs and Initiatives Making a . . . Obesity remains a major health issue in Arizona, affecting over 30% of adults and leading to other chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and stroke This puts a significant burden on the healthcare system and the overall health of the community HFFI has helped to open several new grocery stores and farmers' markets in Arizona
Agricultural Subsidies and the American Obesity Epidemic Consumers and policymakers have historically overlooked the upstream determinants of their health, that is, the connection between obesity and what occurs on the farm 2,7 Such practice fails to acknowledge that agricultural policies dictate which crops the government will support 1 In turn, agriculture policy dictates which crops U S farmers
Farm Subsidies and Obesity in the United States - UCOP including] the obesity epidemic at home – which most researchers date to the mid-70s, just when we switched to a farm policy consecrated to the overproduction of grain Since that time, farmers in the United States have managed to produce 500 additional calories per person every day; each of us is, heroically, manag
Farm subsidies and obesity in the United States: National evidence and . . . The countries that support their farmers most strongly tend to have relatively low obesity rates In these countries the main support for farmers comes through trade barriers and higher consumer prices, which—like U S policies for sugar, dairy, orange juice, and beef—discourage consumption and reduce obesity
Two-thirds of farmers overweight, study finds - Irish Examiner According to the study, the prevalence of overweight obesity (62%) among this sub-group of farmers is lower than national survey data (68%) for Irish males, something most likely explained by the
Preventing Chronic Disease | Implementing a Farmers’ Market Incentive . . . One strategy for lowering the prevalence of obesity is to increase access to and affordability of fruits and vegetables through farmers’ markets However, little has been documented in the literature on the implementation of such efforts To address this gap, the Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity (DNPAO) sponsored an evaluation of the New York City Health Bucks program, a
Obesity and Work-Related Injuries Among Farmers in Kentucky . . . - PubMed Background: Obesity is a recognized risk factor for work-related injuries (WRI) Despite the inherent safety hazards associated with farm work, research on obesity among farmers is limited giving little guidance to occupational health providers on obesity as a risk factor in farm WRI
Examining Associations among Obesity and Per Capita Farmers Markets . . . The relationship between farmers' markets and obesity was attenuated when all food venues were considered However, in nonmetro counties, more farmers' markets per capita were associated with lower obesity In nonmetro counties, one additional standard deviation for farmers' market per 1,000 would be associated with 0 07% less obesity
The Fat of the Land: Do Agricultural Subsidies Foster Poor Health? Support for these few crops, critics say, has compelled farmers to ignore other crops such as fruits, vegetables, and other grains The market is flooded with products made from the highly subsidized crops, including sweeteners in the form of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), fats in the form of hydrogenated fats made from soybeans, and feed for cattle and pigs