Prominence of Obesity among People with Disabilities

Obesity consciousness of persons with disabilities who emphasize the relationship between disability and obesity is very important for today's public health. In modern society where obesity and overweight are major health problems, this is an important topic. Researchers are increasingly paying more attention to this point to deal with the relatively high disease risk in people with disabilities (Gannotti & Veneri, 2007). In order to take measures, it is necessary to understand this relationship clearly and concisely.

The increase in type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents is accompanied by a surprising increase in the number of overweight or obese young people (Figure 1). Along with family history, obesity is a major risk factor for the onset of type 2 diabetes. The prevalence of obesity in children and adolescents has doubled in the last 20 years and these numbers may continue to increase without increasing precautionary measures. Trends, Native American, Hispanic and African Americans are particularly vulnerable to the prevalence of obesity [2, 6] (Figure 2). Among these populations, type 2 diabetes is particularly increasing, and the prevalence of high blood pressure in African American and Hispanic children is increasing.

Increased prevalence of obesity has attracted attention to its role in promoting cardiovascular disease. Estimates of the prevalence of obesity and severe obesity after age adjustment increased significantly among adults, but there was no significant increase in the United States from 2001-2004 to 2013-2016.1. The prevalence of obesity and severe obesity in 38.9% of adults with obesity and in children and adolescents during the period of 7.6 years were 17.8% and 5.8%, respectively.