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Healthcare costs higher for adults who were overweight or obese when younger

Published in Women's Health Law Weekly, January 2nd, 2005

Men and women who were overweight or obese in young adulthood and middle age have significantly higher Medicare costs in older age, compared to their normal-weight peers, according to a new study.

Obesity is associated with increased risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, and certain cancers, and has been identified as a major risk factor for coronary heart disease (CHD). Approximately 130 million U.S. adults are currently overweight or obese, defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 25-29.9, or 30 and greater, respectively. The proportion of U.S. adults aged 65 years and older is projected to increase from 12% currently to 20% by 2050. Obesity and this rising...

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