Nauru, the American Sickcare System, and Key Numbers of Obesity Trends.

02/14/25 • 17 min

Episode 2: Nauru, the American Sickcare System, and Key Numbers of Obesity Trends.

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:

(00:00) - Intro
(00:47) - The Country with the Highest Obesity Rate in the World & How it Came to Be
(04:09) - The American Sickcare System
(05:07) - Obesity Trends
(06:19) - Within States Between 2013-2024
(06:47) - Within the National Adult & Child Obesity Rates in the United States
(07:21) - 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)

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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The BMI Podcast Disclaimer:

The BMI Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services.

Episode 2: Nauru, the American Sickcare System, and Key Numbers of Obesity Trends.

About This Episode:

Show Notes:

(00:00) - Intro
(00:47) - The Country with the Highest Obesity Rate in the World & How it Came to Be
(04:09) - The American Sickcare System
(05:07) - Obesity Trends
(06:19) - Within States Between 2013-2024
(06:47) - Within the National Adult & Child Obesity Rates in the United States
(07:21) - 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)

About Your Host:

The BMI Podcast Resources:

The BMI Podcast Disclaimer:

The BMI Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services.

Previous Episode

Measuring Obesity, Addressing How We Got Here, and Understanding Why it Matters.

Episode 1: Measuring Obesity, Addressing How We Got Here, and Understanding Why it Matters.

About This Episode:

In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford explains the difference between being overweight and obese, different systems to measure our body weight, and how we compare to everyone else. He also discusses the multifactorial reasons on how we got here as a nation and why it all really matters.

For Resources & Articles Mentioned, visit this episode's blog at https://www.thebmipodcast.com/blog

Show Notes:

(00:00) - Intro
(00:42) - What is Overweight?
(01:36) - Weight Loss Corporation’s Investor Relations Pitch
(02:14) - Reason Behind Overweight & Obese Rates
(03:24) - It's Human Nature to Want More Time on This Planet
(05:11) - Formulas & Products to Measure Your Ideal Body Weight
(06:12) - Formula Given to Dr. Crawford's Patients
(08:33) - BMI Calculator
(10:24) - Waist-to-Hip Ratio
(11:19) - Waist Circumference
(11:56) - Waist-to-Height Ratio
(12:34) - Body Fat Percentages using Calipers
(14:14) - DEXA Scan
(14:48) - Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis
(15:06) - Hume Health Product
(16:11) - The Difference Between Being Overweight and Obese
(16:27) - Other Than Social Stigma and Aesthetics, Does It Matter?
(16:45) - Risks Associated with Being Overweight or Obese
(18:12) - Stigmas Associated with Being Overweight or Obese
(19:46) - How You Compare to Adults in the United States
(20:05) - How We Got Here

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!

The BMI Podcast Resources:

The BMI Podcast Disclaimer:

The BMI Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services.

Next Episode

S.M.A.R.T. Goals, Calorie & Energy Tracking, and Starting a Lasting Diet.

Episode 3: S.M.A.R.T. Goals, Calorie & Energy Tracking, and Starting a Lasting Diet.

About This Episode:

In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford discusses the importance of setting Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound (S.M.A.R.T.) goals to initiate and sustain a healthy diet. He also explores the use of mobile apps and wearable devices for tracking calories and energy expenditure, offering practical strategies to seamlessly integrate these tools into daily routines for long-term success.

Show Notes:

0:00 - Intro
2:06 - S.M.A.R.T. Goals
6:36 - The Important of Tracking Your Caloric Intake & Calorie Tracking Mobile App Examples
13:32 - Tracking Energy Expenditures to Give Yourself Credit for Burned Energy & Energy Tracking Wearables
17:49 - Is a Calorie Just a Calorie?
18:54 - Creating a Lifelong, Non-overwhelming Diet
19:33 - MacroNutrients & Praising/Vilifying Anything to Your Bias
22:20 - You Can't Out-Exercise a Bad Diet

About Your Host:

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⁠⁠Website⁠⁠ (www.thebmipodcast.com)

The BMI Podcast Disclaimer:

The BMI Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services.