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The Economic Impact of Obesity in the United States

While obesity has long been considered a major public health challenge, few studies have provided a comprehensive look at the economic impact of the epidemic. Ross Hammond and Ruth Levine give an overview of research in this area, and find that economic costs of obesity in the United States could exceed $215 billion annually, from direct medical spending, lost productivity, and increased transportation costs.

Posted in: Grey Literature on 02/25/2011 | Link to this post on IFP |
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