http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/2010/08/04/cdc-more-people-obese-now-than-in-2007/
More People Obese Now Than in 2007
According to a CDC Special Report released Tuesday, the number of obese people in the US has increased by 2.4 million since the year 2007. In 2007, three states had obesity levels at 3% or more, compared to nine states with that percentage in 2010. No state has reached the goal of 15% set by the "Healthy People 2010" initiative. Medical costs linked to obesity has also increased since 2008. In 2008, the cost was $147 billion, it rises about $1,429 per person each year.
Obesity is a huge problem in the US. I didn't know the problem was so severe until I read this article. The costs related to obesity also surprised me. I had no idea that the costs were anything close to $1,429 per person. I think obesity takes a big toll on society as well. The only way we can fix this problem is if everybody puts forth their best effort.
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