671 million obese people worldwide. 3 million people worldwide die from weight related causes. Several promising new treatments are on the horizon.

1. Avg. recommended daily calorie consumption based on age/activity level:
women 1600-2000 and men 2000-2400
The top countries in the world for average daily calorie consumption are:
Austria: 3784 Turkey: 3680 U.S.: 3639
Egypt: 3557 Germany and Italy: 3539
Weighing Heavy on a Global Scale
Obesity is Increasing,
But So Are Treatment Options
3 million
people worldwide die from
weight related causes
3 common health conditions
resulting from being overweight
Heart disease Stroke Diabetes
671million
obese people worldwide
10 countries = over ½ obese population
U.S., China, India, Russia, Brazil, Mexico, Egypt,
Germany, Pakistan and Indonesia
37%of adults and 14% of children
are overweight or obese
# of overweight or obese
adults increased
27% since 1980
The South Pacific islands have the highest rates, for example Tonga:
84%of men and 88%of women are obese
8.3% of world’s population
(387 million) have
Diabetes and 60%live in Asia
205 million people worldwide are
expected to develop diabetes by 2035.
Newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetes in children up
from 3% in 2001 to 45%
In U.S. 86% drive to work
with 33% obesity rate.
½ Chinese walk/bike to work
along with many Swedes, Dutch and French
= less than 20%obesity rate
New treatment innovations:
• The MAESTRO System, a pacemaker-like device for the stomach controls hunger and
fullness by blocking vagus nerve activity.
• The ReShape Duo, a double balloon that is filled with saline and placed in the
stomach for 6 months. The Elipse™ system and the Obalon® balloon are other
balloon therapy options being reviewed.
• Gelesis100 (a cross between a pill and a device) is filled with tiny particles that soak
up water and expand in the stomach.
• The EndoBarrier® is a thin, flexible liner placed at the beginning of the intestine and
blocks food from a portion of the intestinal wall, purportedly altering the release of
hormones.
Source: http://www.medscape.com/features/slideshow/future-of-health/obesity?src=wnl_edit_specol&uac=211686SR#1
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