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3 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Fire damages White City mobile home ... Emergency Services, August 2 ... Part of West Rim Drive closed as firefighters battle Crater Lake blaze ... Fire damages White City mobile home ... Emergency Services, August 2 ... Part of West Rim Drive closed as firefighters battle Crater Lake blaze ... This may be the single most important thing making Americans sick Obesity is what's driving a large chunk of the difference between American lifespans and those in other countries; between 42 and 67% of the years lost after age 50 in the US as compared to other countries can be attributed to Americans' extra weight. Comment By Meghan Bartels, Tech Insider Business Insider MailTribune.com By Meghan Bartels, Tech Insider Business Insider Posted Aug. 1, 2016 at 1:13 PM By Meghan Bartels, Tech Insider Business Insider Posted Aug. 1, 2016 at 1:13 PM » Social News Americans are great at a lot of things, but it turns out we don't stack up so well against similar countries in terms of our health. There are a handful of factors that go into putting Americans near the bottom of the bunch, particularly early in life: surprisingly high infant mortality rates, sexually transmitted infections, and problems with drugs and violence — to name just a few. But one important factor is the amount of extra weight we carry around. Obesity is what's driving a large chunk of the difference between American lifespans and those in other countries; between 42 and 67% of the years lost after age 50 in the US as compared to other countries can be attributed to Americans' extra weight. Americans consume more than 3,500 calories per day each, among the highest rates worldwide, and those calories have to go somewhere. Part of the reason obesity is problematic is that it can lead to or increase the risk of a range of health issues : diabetes, injuries, heart disease, some types of cancer, and depression. And while in some segments of the population , the proportion of people who are overweight may have peaked, obesity rates still aren't really declining, according to Eileen Crimmins , who studies aging and longevity at the University of Southern California. Moreover, obesity is affecting people earlier in life, when they're traditionally healthiest. "People just gain too much weight too early," Crimmins said. "It's not so clear that it's really killing people, but it is disabling." Earlier can mean a lot earlier. "Certainly children are also heavier," Crimmins said. That's particularly concerning since childhood is when we develop many of our habits, and as the World Health Organization notes , "childhood obesity is associated with a higher chance of premature death and disability in adulthood." Read the original article on Tech Insider . Follow Tech Insider on Facebook and Twitter . Copyright 2016. By Meghan Bartels, Tech Insider Business Insider MailTribune.com By Meghan Bartels, Tech Insider Business Insider Posted Aug. 1, 2016 at 1:13 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top ERROR: Object template cce_3 is missing! ERROR: Object template cce_3 is missing! ERROR: Object template cce_3 is missing! ERROR: Object template cce_3 is missing! ERROR: Object template cce_3 is missing! ERROR: Object template cce_3 is missing! ERROR: Object template cce_3 is missing! ERROR: Object template cce_3 is missing! Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501