Fat America: Where obesity rates are headed over the next 20 years
June 14th, 2012 | 
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Prior studies generated from a linear trend predicted that 51% of the U.S. population would be obese by 2030. In the current study, authors report a lower obesity prevalence at 42%. Despite this lower rate, if their forecasts prove accurate and obesity rates are not kept at 2010 levels, the increase would lead to an additional $549.5 billion in medical expenditures.
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