CDC.gov reports that obesity-related medical care costs reached approximately $147 billion in 2008. Obese people cost $1,400 more than people with normal weight in 2006, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to a December 2010 CNBC article, obese women may spend more than $4,700 more than women with normal weight on health and work expenses. Obese men spend approximately $2,650 more than the average on these expenses. Obesity may contribute to annual wage losses as high as $1,855. Obesity-related diseases may contribute to millions of lost workdays; private medical insurance premiums may be $1,100 higher for obese people, CNBC says.
Posted on: Mon, 21 Jul 2014 22:01:41 +0000
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