The High Cost Of Fattening Up America
Obesity is costing America an enormous amount, according to Rebecca Ruiz, writer at Forbes.com: "Obesity's associated costs add $93 billion to the nation's medical bill annually. Each year, 112,000 people die from obesity-related causes, and the condition is responsible for an increased risk of chronic diseases like Type 2 diabetes, cancer and heart disease."
And according to the U.S. Center for Disease Control, 32% of Americans are obese, and the figures are growing (pardon the horrible pun!).
Ms. Ruiz identifies the top 20 fattest cities in America. Is your city on the list?
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Pierre Cutler
The Sacramento Executive
Comments
With socialized medicine, a person's weight will be everybody's business. But with medical savings accounts, it would be none of their $%#@ business.
Posted by: Mike Posehn | November 18, 2007 10:16 AM