Nauru, the American Sickcare System, and Key Numbers of Obesity Trends.
- 1999hcrawford
- Feb 27
- 2 min read
Updated: May 16
About This Episode:
In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford examine the striking rise in obesity on the island nation of Nauru and how its economic collapse contributed to a nationwide health crisis. Drawing parallels to the U.S., he breaks down the failings of the "sickcare" system—where healthcare often focuses on treatment over prevention. He also explores critical obesity statistics and trends, offering insight into how systemic issues and policy choices shape public health outcomes.
Show Notes:
0:47 - The Country with the Highest Obesity Rate in the World & How it Came to Be
4:09 - The American Sickcare System
5:07 - Obesity Trends
6:19 - Within States Between 2013-2024
6:47 - Within the National Adult & Child Obesity Rates in the United States
7:21 - Within the States Compared to One Another
9:59 - Across Races
12:05 - Across Education Levels
12:35 - Across Income Levels
12:42 - Within Rural vs Urban Areas
12:53 - Obesity Trends and Related Health Indicators
14:14 - Obesity Around the World (for Adults and Children)
Resources & Articles Mentioned:
The State of Obesity: Better Policies For a Healthier America 2024 (Trust for America's Health)
World Obesity Atlas 2024 (World Obesity Federation)
About Your Host:
Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!
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