Also, the average obese American spends $1,429 more on medical expenses every year.
That's very true. Obesity not only hurts your health, but your pockets as well! An average obese American incurs an averages $1,429 more in medical bills annually than their average weight counterparts.
Is obesity as big of a problem in america as some people are making it out to be? This is what I know: Two thirds of American men are overweight or obese, and more than that are so for women. Oh wow, really? Would you happen to know an overall percentage of obesity in America? I'm not sure of the exact number, but America has among the highest percentage of obese in the world. That's not good! Is there anything the average American can do to fight obesity? Absolutely! Obesity is usually preventable in most cases through a combination of personal choices and social changes. Ah, yes, see that's the hard part, isn't it, haha! You mentioned women had a different rate than men with being diagnosed with obesity, could you tell me what it is? I can't really say, actually. However, obesity increases the risk for several diseases like cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Oh those links make sense, as if you're obese you probably won't be able to do much.
An obese person in America incurs an average of $1,429 more in medical expenses annually.