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Diabetes Prevention

By 2050, over 46% of adults in Utah will be obese, an 81% increase since 1990. The rise in obesity will contribute to increased incidences of diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Currently, obesity and its health consequences cost Utah $14.1 billion/year.

1.7 million Utahns

The projected number of obese adults in Utah by 2050

OBESITY IN UTAH (perception vs reality)

Survey respondents guessed 45% adults were overweight/obese.
In reality, it’s over 60%.
  • 45% 45%
  • 60% 60%
Just 11% of Utah adults consider themselves obese.
Actual percentage, roughly 25%.
  • 11% 11%
  • 25% 25%

WHAT IS PRE-DIABETES?

WHAT IS DIABETES?

RESOURCES

Primary Prevention

Zoom Live! Workshops

Types of Diabetes

Healthy County Coalitions

 

 

Contact Us

(435) 986-2564

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RESOURCES

Primary Prevention

Zoom Live! Workshops

Types of Diabetes

Healthy County Coalitions

 

 

Quick Links

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HELP

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SCREENING

Contact Us

(435) 986-2564

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