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Examining the Data
Obesity in US AdultsMore than 1/3 of Americans are obese
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db82.pdf
17% of children and adolescences are obese
Obesity in US Children
Predicted ObesityExperts estimate that 51% of Americans will be obese by 2030. Just the increase in obesity rates between 2010 and 2030 is estimated to cost $549 billion in medical expenses.
Deaths Attributable to Lifestyle
http://www.realclearscience.com/journal_club/2013/03/01/top_10_causes_of_death_in_the_us_106473.html
CostChronic, preventable disease = 75¢ of every healthcare dollar
Department of Defense Spending
$1.6 billion/year on obesity-related illnesses
$1.6 billion/year on smoking-related illnesses http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/post/defense-has-a-health-care-spending-problem/2012/01/06/gIQAWI4PfP_blog.html
Death Attributable to Smoking
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