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[–] AOU 0 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago 

It's the same in the U.S, if not worse.

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.

http://stateofobesity.org/healthcare-costs-obesity/