Even Small Reductions In Obesity Would Generate Major Savings, Report Finds

Cut the growth in rates of obesity by just 1 percent a year over the next two decades, and you’ll slice health care costs by $85 billion. Keep obesity rates at their current levels – which is well below a 33 percent increase being projected — and you’ll save nearly $550 billion during the same time frame.  (Source: Kaiser Health News)  [Read article]