Data Sources:

• Ohio Department of Health, Healthy Ohio Community Profiles: Franklin County 2008
• Osteopathic Heritage Foundation, 2002 Columbus/Franklin County Community Health Risk Assessment (overweight and obese data for Franklin County children)

Definitions:

• Overweight: Having a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 25 kg/m2 and 29.9 kg/m2
• Obese: Having a BMI of 30 kg/m2 or more
• Body Mass Index: BMI can be estimated by dividing weight in pounds by the square of height in inches, then multiplying the resulting number by 704.5.
• Leisure time physical activity: Engaging in any physical activities or exercises such as running, calisthenics, golf, gardening, or walking for exercise, other than the regular job

Implications:

• Individuals who are overweight or obese are at greater risk of chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, osteoarthritis, as well as cancers of the breast, colon, endometrium, and kidney.

Update Status:
August 2011