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Obesità: dati epidemiologici in Italia
18 maggio 2017 - Secondo il rapporto Osservasalute 2016, che fa riferimento ai risultati dell’Indagine Multiscopo dell’Istat “Aspetti della vita quotidiana” emerge che, in Italia, nel 2015, più di un terzo della popolazione adulta (35,3%) è in sovrappeso, mentre una persona su dieci è obesa (9,8%); complessivamente, il 45,1% dei soggetti di età ≥18 anni è in eccesso ponderale. Come negli anni precedenti, le differenze sul territorio confermano un gap Nord-Sud in cui le Regioni meridionali presentano la prevalenza più alta di persone maggiorenni obese (Molise 14,1%, Abruzzo 12,7% e Puglia 12,3%) e in sovrappeso (Basilicata 39,9%, Campania 39,3% e Sicilia 38,7%) rispetto a quelle settentrionali (obese: PA di Bolzano 7,8% e Lombardia 8,7%; sovrappeso: PA di Trento 27,1% e Valle d’Aosta 30,4%).
La percentuale di popolazione in eccesso ponderale cresce all’aumentare dell’età e, in particolare, il sovrappeso passa dal 14% della fascia di età 18-24 anni al 46% tra i 65-74 anni, mentre l’obesità passa, dal 2,3% al 15,3% per le stesse fasce di età. Inoltre, la condizione di eccesso ponderale è più diffusa tra gli uomini rispetto alle donne (sovrappeso: 44% vs 27,3%; obesità: 10,8% vs 9%).
www.epicentro.iss.it/problemi/obesita/EpidItalia.asp
Obesity in Italy
Although Italy’s obesity problem might be considered mild in comparison to many of its neighbouring constituents (the country boasts one of the lowest adulthood obesity rates in Europe [approximately 10% of the population]), childhood obesity rates are notoriously considered one of the highest (36% for boys and 34% for girls)1. In addition, WHO projections forewarn that by 2030 rising prevalence could see disease rates nearly double for certain populations.
The underlying factor responsible for this trend is difficult to pinpoint: “The issue of childhood obesity is paradoxically more prominent in the south of Italy, where the Mediterranean diet should be more prevalent”, said Dr Sbraccia. “However it’s possible, that cultural dynamics, increased access to junk food and differences in exercise habits have helped tip the scale”.
Despite these challenges, Italy is helped by its government’s relatively progressive attitude towards obesity as a disease, “there is a certain appreciation amongst politicians especially, that the dangers posed by obesity go beyond mere aesthetics. It is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore the significant economic and societal burden caused by obesity and other non-communicable diseases”, stated Dr Sbraccia.
Whilst awareness of obesity as a disease is an important first step, treating and managing obesity and its comorbidities remains a challenge: “For every individual with obesity, the disease can introduce a host of physical and psychological comorbid conditions”, said Dr Sbraccia. “These comorbid conditions make treating this disease a uniquely complex and convoluted process.”
In addition, the financial burden doesn’t help. Despite obesity reportedly costing Italy 9 billion euros a year, with the whole of Europe facing a financial crisis, health expenditures have been severely restricted, with a view to reduce short-term costs.
easo.org/media-portal/country-spotlight/obesity-in-italy/
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Obesità: dati epidemiologici in Italia
18 maggio 2017 - Secondo il rapporto Osservasalute 2016, che fa riferimento ai risultati dell’Indagine Multiscopo dell’Istat “Aspetti della vita quotidiana” emerge che, in Italia, nel 2015, più di un terzo della popolazione adulta (35,3%) è in sovrappeso, mentre una persona su dieci è obesa (9,8%); complessivamente, il 45,1% dei soggetti di età ≥18 anni è in eccesso ponderale. Come negli anni precedenti, le differenze sul territorio confermano un gap Nord-Sud in cui le Regioni meridionali presentano la prevalenza più alta di persone maggiorenni obese (Molise 14,1%, Abruzzo 12,7% e Puglia 12,3%) e in sovrappeso (Basilicata 39,9%, Campania 39,3% e Sicilia 38,7%) rispetto a quelle settentrionali (obese: PA di Bolzano 7,8% e Lombardia 8,7%; sovrappeso: PA di Trento 27,1% e Valle d’Aosta 30,4%).
La percentuale di popolazione in eccesso ponderale cresce all’aumentare dell’età e, in particolare, il sovrappeso passa dal 14% della fascia di età 18-24 anni al 46% tra i 65-74 anni, mentre l’obesità passa, dal 2,3% al 15,3% per le stesse fasce di età. Inoltre, la condizione di eccesso ponderale è più diffusa tra gli uomini rispetto alle donne (sovrappeso: 44% vs 27,3%; obesità: 10,8% vs 9%).
www.epicentro.iss.it/problemi/obesita/EpidItalia.asp
Obesity in Italy
Although Italy’s obesity problem might be considered mild in comparison to many of its neighbouring constituents (the country boasts one of the lowest adulthood obesity rates in Europe [approximately 10% of the population]), childhood obesity rates are notoriously considered one of the highest (36% for boys and 34% for girls)1. In addition, WHO projections forewarn that by 2030 rising prevalence could see disease rates nearly double for certain populations.
The underlying factor responsible for this trend is difficult to pinpoint: “The issue of childhood obesity is paradoxically more prominent in the south of Italy, where the Mediterranean diet should be more prevalent”, said Dr Sbraccia. “However it’s possible, that cultural dynamics, increased access to junk food and differences in exercise habits have helped tip the scale”.
Despite these challenges, Italy is helped by its government’s relatively progressive attitude towards obesity as a disease, “there is a certain appreciation amongst politicians especially, that the dangers posed by obesity go beyond mere aesthetics. It is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore the significant economic and societal burden caused by obesity and other non-communicable diseases”, stated Dr Sbraccia.
Whilst awareness of obesity as a disease is an important first step, treating and managing obesity and its comorbidities remains a challenge: “For every individual with obesity, the disease can introduce a host of physical and psychological comorbid conditions”, said Dr Sbraccia. “These comorbid conditions make treating this disease a uniquely complex and convoluted process.”
In addition, the financial burden doesn’t help. Despite obesity reportedly costing Italy 9 billion euros a year, with the whole of Europe facing a financial crisis, health expenditures have been severely restricted, with a view to reduce short-term costs.
easo.org/media-portal/country-spotlight/obesity-in-italy/