Only $19b?
The Healthcare Costs of Obesity
Obesity is one of the biggest drivers of preventable chronic diseases and healthcare costs in the United States. Currently, estimates for these costs range from $147 billion to nearly $210 billion per year.
In addition, obesity is associated with job absenteeism, costing approximately $4.3 billion annually and with lower productivity while at work, costing employers $506 per obese worker per year.
[–] dontdoxxmebro 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I always say obesity is job security for me. I really wish the problem was smaller. It really is the beast in the room.