Obesity in Deerfield Beach, FL

Deerfield Beach, Florida is a city located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 75,018. It is a principal city of the Miami metropolitan area, which was home to an estimated 6,012,331 people in 2015.

Demographics

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.3 square miles (42.1 km2), of which 15.1 square miles (39.1 km2) is land and 1.2 square miles (3.0 km2) (7.13%) is water.

Health

In 2017, the CDC reported that the adult obesity rate in Deerfield Beach was 27%. This is a significant health concern, as obesity can lead to a number of serious health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, and certain types of cancer.

Healthcare Facilities

Deerfield Beach is home to several healthcare facilities that provide a range of services to residents. These include:

• Broward Health North, a full-service hospital offering a comprehensive range of services, including a stroke center, heart center, and orthopedic care.
• Deerfield Beach Health Center, a community health center offering primary care services, including preventive care, women's health services, and pediatric care.

Weight Loss Centers

For those struggling with obesity, there are several weight loss centers in Deerfield Beach that offer support and treatment. These include:

• Quick Weight Loss Centers, which offers personalized weight loss plans and one-on-one counseling.
• Physicians Weight Loss Centers, a medically supervised weight loss program that includes meal plans, counseling, and medical monitoring.

See Also

• List of municipalities in Florida
• Healthcare in the United States