Medical weight loss centers in bronx ny

Obesity in Bronx, NY

Out of the 5 boroughs of the city of New York, Bronx has the worst rate of obesity. Over the past twenty years, the rate of people that are either overweight or obese has increased dramatically in New York where about 60% of all adults are reported being overweight defined as a Body Mass Index of 25 or more. The rate of obesity in Medical weight loss centers in bronx ny, based on the county data, is estimated to be about 31.7% which is highest in Bronx and lowest in Manhattan (16.9%) according to the New York State Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS).

Obesity - BMI

Risks of obesity - 2nd leading cause of death in Bronx

Obesity and overweight are currently the second leading preventable cause of death in the United States and may soon overtake tobacco as the leading cause of death.

Obesity prevalence - Bronx

The percentage of residents of Bronx who have overweight or obese increased from 42% in 1997 to 62.7% in 2018.

Childhood obesity

Obesity among children and adolescents has tripled over the past three decades. Currently, a third of New York's children are obese or overweight.

Obesity

Risks of obesity in Medical weight loss centers in bronx ny

Overweight and obesity cause serious health problems, including

• Type 2 diabetes
• Heart disease
• High cholesterol
• High blood pressure
• Stroke
• Many forms of cancer
• Sleep apnea
• Osteoarthritis

Increased risk of COVID-19

Recent data show that obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes are known risk factors for not only getting COVID-19 infection but also a more serious form when one gets it.

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Physician weight loss centers in or near Medical weight loss centers in bronx ny

Physician weight loss centers in or near Medical weight loss centers in bronx ny that accept health insurance

1. W8MD weight loss centers physician weight loss program in NYC accepts most insurances, and offers telemedicine

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Lose weight from home in Medical weight loss centers in bronx ny

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Rethinking Our Dietary Approach Shifting focus from individual blame to understanding the complexities of obesity is crucial. A key factor is insulin resistance, impacting up to 71% of the population, with 35% experiencing metabolic syndrome. Navigating Misinformation The overwhelming presence of over 20,000 books and mixed messages on obesity medicine calls for guidance from experts like Dr Prab R. Tumpati, MD, who can provide clarity on the science and practice of this field. The Downfall of the Food Guide Pyramid The outdated and ineffective food guide pyramid, promoting a low-fat but high-glycemic diet, significantly contributed to increased insulin resistance and, consequently, weight gain. Insulin resistance and weight gain Insulin resistance is a physiological condition where the body's cells become less responsive to the hormone insulin. As insulin not only controls the blood sugar, it also controls the weight! Reducing the overall carbohydrate load and insulin levels is a key underlying concept in many low carbohydrate diets such as the ketogenic diet.

The Blame Game in Obesity Understanding metabolic starvation Weight gain isn't typically intentional. It often stems from the paradox of metabolic starvation in the obese, driven by insulin resistance and resulting in heightened insulin levels. This leads to persistent hunger, cravings, and further weight gain. Stop blaming the victim for obesity!

Other centers to lose weight in Bronx

• The Center for Medical Weight Loss (347) 688-6974 (many locations) 2494 Williamsbridge Rd Bronx, NY 10469
• Dr Francois HCG weight loss (718) 601-1713 3626 Bailey Ave Bronx, NY 10463
• Teresa Alba  (718) 829-1975 2752 Wallace Ave Bronx, NY 10467
• Ben Umeze MD weight loss (718) 597-8383 1423 Glover St Bronx, NY 10462
• Hartes Lauren weight loss and skin care (718) 405-7500 2425 Eastchester Rd Ste 2 Bronx, NY 10469
• Ritter Diane B MD weight loss and obstetrics and gynecology (718) 364-0100 392 Bedford Park Blvd Bronx, NY 10458
• Gangi Mobeena weight loss and skin care (718) 364-0100 392 Bedford Park Blvd Bronx, NY 10458
• Montanez Stephanie weight loss and skin care  (718) 731-0700 3750 3rd Ave Bronx, NY 10456
• Comprehensive Pediatric weight loss (718) 933-4034 2400 Davidson Ave Bronx, NY 10468
• Ramirez Frency psychiatry and weight loss (718) 933-4034 2400 Davidson Ave # 184 Bronx, NY 10468
• Hemanth Patel MD PC weight loss  (718) 293-1320 1001 Grand Concourse Bronx, NY 10452 NY

Also see

Weight loss centers in Bronx (non medical)

Covid vaccination centers

• Vaccine finder
• COVID-19 vaccine command center

Health in Bronx

• NYC city department of health
• General statistics

Doctor

List of healthcare providers in bronx ny

Here is a list of all healthcare providers in bronx ny, NY organized by specialty in sortable tables so you can re-arrange and sort information.

Weight loss centers in or near Bronx, NY

• Medical weight loss - Doctors - Weight loss

Sleep centers

• Sleep centers - Doctors

Primary care doctors

• Family medicine - Internists - General practice - Pediatrics

Specialist doctors

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• Addiction medicine - Addiction psychiatry - Adolescent medicine - Adolescent psychiatry - Allergy and immunology - Anesthesiology

• Cardiothoracic vascular surgeons - Cardiologists - Clinical cardiac electrophysiology

• Dermatologists - Emergency medicine - Endocrinology - Endodontics

• Gastroenterology - Geriatric medicine - Glaucoma specialist - Gynecology

• Hematology - Infectious disease - Interventional cardiology - Interventional pain medicine

• Maxillofacial surgery - Mohs micrographic surgery - Nephrology - Neurology

• Obstetrics - Ophthalmology - Orthopaedic surgery - Otolaryngology

• Pain medicine - Pediatric specialist doctors in bronx ny - Psychiatrists - Pulmonologists

• Radiology - Reproductive endocrinology - Rheumatology

• Rehabilitation - Radiation oncology - Rectal surgery - Retina specialist

• Surgery - Plastic Surgeons - Surgery of the hand - Surgical oncology - Transplant surgery - Trauma surgery - Urology - Vascular surgery

Other providers

• Podiatrists - Foot surgery - Optometrists - Chiropractors
• Dentists - Dental specialists - Nutrition - Misc. healthcare providers in bronx ny

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