Indicator: Obesity (Adults)
Definition: Percent of adults with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or higher. BMI is based on height and weight and is calculated as: BMI = (weight in pounds / height in inches) X 703.
Why is this important: Obesity increases the risk of respiratory problems and chronic health conditions, such as hypertension and diabetes .
Where are we: In 2009 in Spokane County, 29% of adults were obese. The proportion of obese adults was stable from 2005 to 2009. Spokane County had a proportion of obese adults similar to that of Washington State and the U.S. in 2009.
Health Disparities:
Among adults in Spokane County in 2009:
There was no difference in obesity by age group, race, education level, income, or between males and females.
Additional Information: More than one-third of adults in Spokane County in 2009 were overweight. A similar proportion of adults were overweight compared to those who were not overweight or obese. |
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| Data Source | BRFSS, 2009 |
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| Geography | Spokane County | 28.6% (24.9-32.6) |
| WA | 26.7% (25.7-27.7) | |
| U.S. | 26.9% | |
| Trend | 05-09 No Trend | |
| Age | Adults | |
| 18-34 yrs | 34.4% (25.1-45.2) | |
| 35-44 yrs | 23.9% (17.3-32.0) | |
| 45-64 yrs | 28.5% (24.5-32.9) | |
| 65+ yrs | 22.7% (18.3-27.7) | |
| Sex | Male | 28.4% (22.7-34.8) |
| Female | 28.8% (24.4-33.6) | |
| Race | 2008, 2009 | |
| White | 28.3% (25.7-31.0) | |
| Non-White | 32.0% (18.9-48.7) | |
| Education | < High school | 25.1% (11.2-46.9) |
| High school | 30.3% (21.9-40.3) | |
| Some college | 31.1% (25.4-37.5) | |
| College graduate | 25.5% (20.4-31.4) | |
| Income | <$25,000 | 35.0% (24.9-46.6) |
| $25,000-$49,999 | 29.6% (23.5-36.5) | |
| $50,000+ | 25.6% (21.0-30.7) |
Spokane Regional Health District
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Community Health Assessment
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1101 W College Ave, Room 360, Spokane, WA 99201
509.323.2853
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FAX 509.232.1706
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TDD 509.324.1464
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www.srhd.org/spokanecounts
