Examining the Trend of Overweight and Obesity in Tennessee Versus Non-TN Using Data from Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Spanning From 2014 to 2022
Location
D.P. Culp Center Ballroom
Start Date
4-5-2024 9:00 AM
End Date
4-5-2024 11:30 AM
Poster Number
25
Name of Project's Faculty Sponsor
Shimin Zheng
Faculty Sponsor's Department
Biostatistics and Epidemiology
Competition Type
Competitive
Type
Poster Presentation
Presentation Category
Health
Abstract or Artist's Statement
Background: Adult overweight and obesity, categorized by the World Health Organization as BMI ≥ 25 and ≥30 kg/m² respectively, exert substantial impacts on both health and societal welfare. These conditions elevate the susceptibility to chronic diseases like cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers. Tennessee, akin to numerous other states in the US, grapples with considerable hurdles concerning overweight and obesity, evident in the escalating prevalence reported by the CDC. This study endeavors to compare the trends of adult overweight and obesity in Tennessee and non-Tennessee average, with the aim of monitoring a spectrum of health risk factors and behaviors among adults in Tennessee and non-Tennessee. Methods: The Cochran-Armitage trend test was employed to analyze the prevalence trend of overweight and obesity in Tennessee and non-Tennessee regions over the span of nine years (2014-2022), utilizing data extracted from the BRFSS. Overweight, obesity, and the combined prevalence of overweight/ obesity were computed for both Tennessee and non-Tennessee populations. Results: The dataset from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System spanning from 2014 to 2022 comprises a sample size of 3,923,294 participants. Over this nine-year period, Tennessee consistently exhibits a higher prevalence of obesity and overweight compared to non-Tennessee regions. The prevalence of obesity, overweight, or the combined overweight and obesity demonstrates a significant increasing linear trend for both Tennessee and non-Tennessee regions (p<0.0001). Specifically, the prevalence of combined overweight/obesity in non-Tennessee regions increased from 64.13% in 2014 to 67.55% in 2022. Conversely, Tennessee's prevalence of combined overweight/obesity consistently surpassed that of non-Tennessee regions, increasing from 67.06% in 2014 to 71.79% in 2022. Conclusion: The findings from this study indicate the persistent challenge of overweight and obesity among adults, particularly in Tennessee, where rates are higher than the national average. The observed trend of increasing prevalence suggests an urgent need for interventions and policies to address this issue. Policymakers can utilize these findings to develop effective health promotion strategies aimed at preventing the rising prevalence of overweight and obesity in Tennessee.
Examining the Trend of Overweight and Obesity in Tennessee Versus Non-TN Using Data from Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Spanning From 2014 to 2022
D.P. Culp Center Ballroom
Background: Adult overweight and obesity, categorized by the World Health Organization as BMI ≥ 25 and ≥30 kg/m² respectively, exert substantial impacts on both health and societal welfare. These conditions elevate the susceptibility to chronic diseases like cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers. Tennessee, akin to numerous other states in the US, grapples with considerable hurdles concerning overweight and obesity, evident in the escalating prevalence reported by the CDC. This study endeavors to compare the trends of adult overweight and obesity in Tennessee and non-Tennessee average, with the aim of monitoring a spectrum of health risk factors and behaviors among adults in Tennessee and non-Tennessee. Methods: The Cochran-Armitage trend test was employed to analyze the prevalence trend of overweight and obesity in Tennessee and non-Tennessee regions over the span of nine years (2014-2022), utilizing data extracted from the BRFSS. Overweight, obesity, and the combined prevalence of overweight/ obesity were computed for both Tennessee and non-Tennessee populations. Results: The dataset from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System spanning from 2014 to 2022 comprises a sample size of 3,923,294 participants. Over this nine-year period, Tennessee consistently exhibits a higher prevalence of obesity and overweight compared to non-Tennessee regions. The prevalence of obesity, overweight, or the combined overweight and obesity demonstrates a significant increasing linear trend for both Tennessee and non-Tennessee regions (p<0.0001). Specifically, the prevalence of combined overweight/obesity in non-Tennessee regions increased from 64.13% in 2014 to 67.55% in 2022. Conversely, Tennessee's prevalence of combined overweight/obesity consistently surpassed that of non-Tennessee regions, increasing from 67.06% in 2014 to 71.79% in 2022. Conclusion: The findings from this study indicate the persistent challenge of overweight and obesity among adults, particularly in Tennessee, where rates are higher than the national average. The observed trend of increasing prevalence suggests an urgent need for interventions and policies to address this issue. Policymakers can utilize these findings to develop effective health promotion strategies aimed at preventing the rising prevalence of overweight and obesity in Tennessee.