What's the economics of obesity?

The economics of obesity

Given the current administrations collectivistic approach to government I have to wonder what Michelle Obama’s shift in emphasis from good health to the economics of obesity means:

In the 10 cities with the nation’s highest obesity rates, the direct costs connected with obesity and obesity-related diseases are roughly $50 million per 100,000 residents. And if these 10 cities just cut their obesity rates down to the national average, all added up they combine to save nearly $500 million in health care costs each year.

http://www.diabetologica.com/2011/03/the-economics-of-obesity/

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