Obesity Rates Continue To Climb Despite More Americans Exercising
Jul-18-2013

A recent Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation report has both good and bad news. The good news is that more Americans have begun exercising and become conscious about their weight. The bad news, however, is despite these efforts; the obesity rate of the country continues to rise.

The report reveals that in over two thirds of counties in the Unites States, residents have become more physically active. Kentucky, Georgia, and Florida experienced a significant rise in the number of people getting enough exercise to stay fit. Sufficient exercise is defined as 150 minutes of moderate exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous workout. In Concho County, Texas, the number of men getting sufficient exercise increased from 41.4% in 2001 to 58.2% in 2009. In Morgan County, Ky., the percentage of active women increased from 25.7% to 44% over the same time period.

"Around the country, you can see huge increases in the percentage of people becoming physically active, which research tells us is certain to have health benefits," IHME Director Dr. Christopher Murray said in a press release. "If communities in the U.S. can replicate this success and tackle the ongoing obesity impact, it will see more substantial health gains."

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