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by George Pantos
Obesity rates have doubled in the last 30 years, according to three news studies published in the British medical journal Lancet. Among developed nations, Americans were the fattest worldwide.
That's obviously bad news for our nation's health. But it's also bad for our economy. An estimated 300,000 people die annually because of obesity-related factors. Plus, obesity costs employers about $73 billion each year, which is more than alcoholism or smoking.
Fortunately, obesity is preventable. American companies can do their part to trim burgeoning waistlines--and reduce their own health costs--by utilizing technology and workplace wellness programs. --Read the full article at FierceHealthcare
