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Archive Home > 2009 > July > 30 > Nearly 10 percent of costs in health care from obesity

Nearly 10 percent of costs in health care from obesity

By Lauran Neergaard / The Bulletin
July 30, 2009

WASHINGTON — Obesity’s not just dangerous, it’s expensive. New research shows medical spending averages $1,400 more a year for an obese person than for someone who’s normal weight.

Overall obesity-related health spending reaches $147 billion, double what....

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