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Obesity

Quick Facts about Obesity

  • More than one-third (36.5%) of U.S. adults have obesity.
  • Obesity-related conditions include heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer, some of the leading causes of preventable death.
  • The estimated annual medical cost of obesity in the U.S. was $147 billion in 2008 U.S. dollars; the medical costs for people who are obese were $1,429 higher than those of normal weight.

Visit these websites to learn more about Obesity

  • Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
  • Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
  • World Health Organization (WHO)
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