Obesity to cost $550 billion

Obesity in the US is expect to rise significantly over the next 20 years. It is estimated that by 2030, 42% of Americans will be classified as obese. This great rise will cost the US roughly $550 billion over the next 20 years in health care costs.


http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-57429304-10391704/obesity-to-affect-42-of-americans-by-2030-with-$550-billion-in-costs-say-researchers/