• Seven of ten deaths in Georgia and the vast majority of serious illnesses, disabilities, and health care costs are attributable to obesity.

• The costs of obesity in Georgia are over $2.1 billion per year.

• In 2002, Healthcare Economists stated that 90% of healthcare dollars were spent on 10% of the population.

• Georgia ranks among the highest states in obesity.

• Bulloch County ranks 123 out of 159 counties in Georgia in levels of obesity.

Consequences of Obesity

• Low self esteem

• Depression

• Social Discrimination/Bullying

• Hypertension

• Diabetes

• Asthma

• Cancer

• Heart Disease