Fat Americans overwhelm imaging machines
 

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CHICAGO (Reuters) - Obese Americans are overwhelming medical imaging machines that now have a hard time peering inside their bodies, doctors have reported.

"Hospital radiology departments are increasingly unable to adequately image and assess obese patients because of the limitations in current radiology equipment," said Raul Uppot, a physician at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

Equipment makers "need to think about design changes and technological advancements to obtain quality imaging in larger patients," he added.

"In the meantime, radiologists need to be aware of the limitations of their current imaging equipment and optimise current protocols and equipment settings to accommodate America's fattening population," Uppot said.

He and colleagues released their report at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America. It was based on a review of 15 years of radiologic exams at the Boston hospital that had been labelled as being of limited use because of body size.

The percentage of such reports nearly doubled over the period, the researchers said, and corresponded to increases in obesity in the United States. Over the 15 years, obesity increased in Massachusetts from 9 percent of the population to 16 percent.

The biggest problems were with abdominal ultrasound followed by chest X-ray and abdominal computed tomography, the report said.

More than 60 percent of Americans are overweight or obese, with a much higher risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and some cancers than people of healthy weight.

The American Obesity Association estimates that 127 million people in the United States are overweight, 60 million are obese, and 9 million are severely obese.

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60 percent...goddamn

fat americans!!! Skinny hot Euros

Being fat must suck. It kills more a year than smoking now I hear.

Its ridiculous that people blame it on genetics. Its because you stuff your fat face with too much mcdonalds.

Here's a revolutionary diet plan for ya: STOP EATING SO MUCH

BUT EATING IS SOOOOO GOOOOOOOOOOD. oOo:

True in some cases...not in others. My father is a big dude...I know I got my build from him.

I'm a big guy, but I don't eat unhealthy food. I'd say I've eaten at McDonald's about 5 times in the past 5 years. No exaggeration.

I could probably get my ass on a treadmill every now and then, but that's another story.

Genetics does playa small role im sure. I know i can eat as much as I want and I won't pass 140 pounds, but ill look chubbier, i know i can, but thats why i stay active.

Im fat and Im happy!!!!!! I know I could stand to lose 30 lbs but so frikin what. We "fat lazy Americans" are the happiest bunch on the planet. Its not my problem if a hamberger cost $10 in Eurpoe, its a buck here!!!!! Land of the free!!!!!!!!!!!

[quote="Sgt>Stackem":b089b]Im fat and Im happy!!!!!! I know I could stand to lose 30 lbs but so frikin what. We "fat lazy Americans" are the happiest bunch on the planet. Its not my problem if a hamberger cost $10 in Eurpoe, its a buck here!!!!! Land of the free!!!!!!!!!!![/quote:b089b]

rock: rock:

[quote="Sgt>Stackem":227f7]Im fat and Im happy!!!!!! I know I could stand to lose 30 lbs but so frikin what. We "fat lazy Americans" are the happiest bunch on the planet. Its not my problem if a hamberger cost $10 in Eurpoe, its a buck here!!!!! Land of the free!!!!!!!!!!![/quote:227f7]

ya but u can be just as happy, if not happier as if u were thin

[quote=Buckweed]ya but u can be just as happy, if not happier as if u were thin[/quote:f5638]that would require effort on his part. Why put more effort and time when you're perfectly "happy" being over weight. (ps i'm not overweight at all...6'1'' and 150lbs oOo: )

I can eat whatever i want, and how much i want, and i wouldnt gain an ounce. My matabolism is faster than a bullet.

yeah, you have nude beaches...where all the grandma's hangout, and hang low.

[quote="Apocalypse | NoW":af8cd]I can eat whatever i want, and how much i want, and i wouldnt gain an ounce. My matabolism is faster than a bullet.[/quote:af8cd]
Your heart/arteries wouln't keep up that pace, though. I've heard that a hundred times from people.

"Oh, I ate Burger King every meal last month and I didn't gain an ounce. Aren't I lucky?"

Me: "Enjoy your quadruple bypass, you fucking rake."

A VERY small part of it. Look at people in the 40s, you rarely ever seen a fat person. And with the rise of fast food and commercialism, obesity became a huge problem.

Its too easy to manipulate people into destroying their body. People are niave.

ahhahahh

and they were also rationing in the 40s do to the war

It could also have to do with the hormones that are injected into the food we eat. I only eat all natural foods to avoid anything that could harm my body.
Im 6 ft and 165

i do havea fast metabolism so i do eat alot of "junk food" but i also walk to and from school everyday, i ride my bike or walk to friends houses cause i can never get a ride. also i go to the gym, so all that keeps me busy and at a good wieght, even though im 6'1" and 150lbs... which is pretty skinny.

[quote="Jimmy Paterson":c664e]and they were also rationing in the 40s do to the war[/quote:c664e]
Anytime before the 50's really. Its not hard to see the relation between the rise of commercialism and the rise of obesity.

I believe genetics determines about 60% of the way you are. If you're born fat, that doesn't mean you can't become non-fat. eek: It just means that those born fat would have to work harder to become non-fat. eek:

Anyway, it's easy for all the 13-mid 20 year old guys here to say "go out and exercise", but really how much exercise do you do? Just wait until your metabolism changes and putting on weight suddenly becomes a lot easier.

I think its more of habit then hereditary, they pick up their parent's eating habits.

I am cleaning up my diet, Mon. Wed. And Fri. i eat a huge salad for dinner. And the only things i try to snack on are raisins.

[quote="Sgt. Paine":b6cde]I am cleaning up my diet, Mon. Wed. And Fri. i eat a huge salad for dinner. And the only things i try to snack on are raisins.[/quote:b6cde]


You know nothing about health. Trying a "Jared Like" diet is not going to make you fit into those size 32 jeans.

Yea pumping steroids and lifting weights is the only way to go.

[quote="Short Hand":5f27d][quote="Sgt. Paine":5f27d]I am cleaning up my diet, Mon. Wed. And Fri. i eat a huge salad for dinner. And the only things i try to snack on are raisins.[/quote:5f27d]


You know nothing about health. Trying a "Jared Like" diet is not going to make you fit into those size 32 jeans.[/quote:5f27d]

It worked for jared, i on the other hand dont have to worry about genetics being fat in my family. If i get fat than its on me because i let myself get that way. But i cant see it happening being 5'10 150 lbs. oOo:

ROFLAMP

[quote="Short Hand":e376f][quote="Sgt. Paine":e376f]I am cleaning up my diet, Mon. Wed. And Fri. i eat a huge salad for dinner. And the only things i try to snack on are raisins.[/quote:e376f]


You know nothing about health. Trying a "Jared Like" diet is not going to make you fit into those size 32 jeans.[/quote:e376f]

it has though. I went from a 34 to a 32. beer:

haha owned

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SHORTHAND HASSMALL BALLS

[quote="Sgt. Paine":c9f6b][quote="Short Hand":c9f6b][quote="Sgt. Paine":c9f6b]I am cleaning up my diet, Mon. Wed. And Fri. i eat a huge salad for dinner. And the only things i try to snack on are raisins.[/quote:c9f6b]


You know nothing about health. Trying a "Jared Like" diet is not going to make you fit into those size 32 jeans.[/quote:c9f6b]

it has though. I went from a 34 to a 32. beer:[/quote:c9f6b]

Sure you did. Got any before and after pics ?

LOL shorthand, you honestly dont think eating salad and raisins will make you lose weight? You're dumber than i thought.

I gain and lose weight like a fucking pirate.

... What ever the means. oOo:

You know something, I play football and I`m pretty good at it with my body mass biggrin: Benchmarming owns alll rock:

Every single one of my uncles is over 6'3 and so is my dad. Most of them are around 200 pounds so I am destined to be big. Luckily with their height, they don't look fat at all. I'm 13 and am already 5'10 140lbs. I'm not fat at actually, rather lean.

if your fat, go to the Y...

Doesn't change the fact that you're a rosie look-a-like lesbian rock:

[quote="Jin-Roh":628f8]I gain and lose weight like a fucking pirate.

... What ever the means. oOo:[/quote:628f8]
..err, you have a sunken chest..?...umm a parrot landing and taking
off from your shoulder is causing inaccurate scales readings?...you have
dubloons weighing you down, but because your a "fucking pirate" these
coins are then transferred to sluts and harlots...?...who knows..? annoy:

i decided to go on a fast for 1 day, maybe two, who the fuck needs food