The Snohomish Health District recently released a report presenting community-specific data on obesity, diabetes, and diabetes-related deaths in Snohomish County using 21 local ZIP Code areas to show where the county is disproportionately affected by the nationwide obesity epidemic.
According to the report’s findings, the percentage of obese adults doubled in Snohomish County from 13.1 percent in 1994 to 27.7 percent in 2007. Dramatic disparities emerged, illustrating the uneven prevalence of obesity, obesity prior to pregnancy, diabetes, and consequent health outcomes such as diabetes-related deaths by postal area. Obesity, diabetes and their health outcomes are associated with poverty and area resources, including property values. For more report details, visit www.snohd.org.
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