HBO Bogalusa Heart Flashcards
HBO's The weight of the nation (15 cards)
What did the Bogalusa Heart Study discover
They discovered that the main causes of heart disease and hypertention starts at childhood, and that weight can determine whether a child will be obese during their adulthood
How much are obese children more likely to be obese at childhood?
8x
What is the percentage of obese children becoming obese at adulthood and healthy to obese
77% and 7%
How much people can maintain a healthy weight
1/3
Obesity is combined of what?
Nature (genetics) and Nurture (environment and experience)
What is an environmental factor that contributes to children obesity?
Poverty, not having proper parks, playgrounds, etc. to do physical activity
How much does genetics contribute to obesity?
60%-70%
How many chances does children born in 2000 have on having diabetes?
1 in 3 Chances
How many countries, out of ten, have the highest obesity due to poverty?
9 out of 10
What are the seven factors of ideal cardiovascular?
-optimal level of cholesterol
-normal blood pressure
-no diabetes
-lean body mass index
-no smoking
-physical activity
-healthy diet
What is the most dangerous place in the body to have fat disposition, and why?
In the belly because it affects the function of other organs
How many Americans have fat excess in their life
25%
What is the percentage of cancer deaths in women and men due to overweight and obesity
20% in women, 14% in men
How many people with arthritis are obese and overweight
66%
