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As a nation, our excess pounds are creating excess costs. Find out what obesity is costing your state today, and if trends continue, what it may cost in the future.
Researchers estimate that the direct healthcare cost of obesity for the state of
is
million. If current obesity levels are maintained, in 10 years
could save
million off a projected
million healthcare bill. That’s
for every adult in the state.
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