Strategic Spartanburg

The effects of obesity in terms of death, disability and morbidity are devastating. The impact of Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, stroke and other conditions caused by obesity are rising. Despite these alarming facts, obesity and its related illnesses do not receive the attention they deserve from government, the health care profession, or the insurance industry. Additional data about this indicator is needed for all age groups. Halting and reversing the upward trend of the obesity epidemic will require effective collaboration among government, voluntary, and private sectors, as well as a commitment to action by individuals and communities across the nation.