Obesity in New York

Obesity in New York

Obesity rates in New York State, 2022

In 2022, the state of New York has an adult obesity prevalence of 30.1%, ranking it number 47 in the United States. This means that nearly one in three adults in New York is obese, a condition that can lead to serious health problems including heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.

Causes of Obesity in New York

The causes of obesity are complex and multifaceted, involving a combination of genetic, behavioral, and environmental factors. In New York, factors contributing to high obesity rates include a lack of physical activity, unhealthy diet, and socioeconomic factors such as poverty and lack of access to healthy foods.

Healthcare Facilities and Centers

Several well-known healthcare facilities and centers in New York offer programs and services to help individuals struggling with obesity. These include:

• The Mount Sinai Hospital's Comprehensive Weight Loss Program offers a multidisciplinary approach to weight loss, including medical management, nutritional counseling, and bariatric surgery.
• The New York-Presbyterian Hospital's Center for Obesity Surgery and Weight-Loss Services provides comprehensive care for patients with obesity, including surgical and non-surgical treatment options.
• The NYU Langone Health's Weight Management Program offers a range of services to help patients lose weight and improve their health, including medical weight loss programs, bariatric surgery, and lifestyle and nutritional counseling.

Efforts to Combat Obesity

The state of New York has implemented several initiatives to combat obesity, including policies to promote physical activity and healthy eating in schools, communities, and workplaces. These efforts are coordinated by the New York State Department of Health's Obesity Prevention Program.

See Also

• Obesity in the United States
• Healthcare in New York
• List of hospitals in New York

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