Obesity in Santa Barbara, CA

From WikiMD's Food, Medicine & Wellness Encyclopedia

Santa Barbara, California Santa Barbara is a city located in the state of California, United States. As of the most recent census, the city has a population of 88,410. Santa Barbara is known for its Mediterranean climate, beautiful beaches, and the historic Spanish colonial architecture that can be found throughout the city.

Health in Santa Barbara[edit | edit source]

According to the CDC, the adult obesity rate in Santa Barbara was 25.7% in 2017. This is a significant health concern, as obesity can lead to a variety of health problems, including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer.

Healthcare Facilities[edit | edit source]

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

  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital: This is the largest private teaching hospital in California. It offers a wide range of services, including emergency care, surgical services, and specialized care in areas such as cardiology, neurology, and orthopedics.
  • Sansum Clinic: This is a non-profit outpatient healthcare provider that offers a range of services, including primary care, specialty care, and urgent care.
  • Santa Barbara County Public Health Department: This government agency provides a range of public health services, including disease prevention, health promotion, and protection against environmental hazards.

Weight Loss Centers[edit | edit source]

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

  • The Camp Transformation Center: This fitness center offers a six-week weight loss challenge, as well as ongoing fitness classes and personal training.
  • Jenny Craig Weight Loss Center: This center offers a personalized weight loss program, which includes one-on-one support from a weight loss consultant and a customized meal plan.
  • Medi-Weightloss: This is a physician-supervised weight loss program that offers a three-phase, individualized program to help patients lose weight and keep it off.
Wiki.png

Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index‏‎ - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes

Search WikiMD


Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD

WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. See full disclaimer.

Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.

Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD