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The My Overweight Child blog will help you keep informed about the latest research, findings, and resources available to parents of overweight or obese kids. There are many knowledgeable people working on the increasingly dire problem of childhood obesity - and we want to give parents a place where they can check in regularly to see the latest studies and tips available to help you help your child lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Obesity Costs U.S. Just Under $150 Billion Every Year

A study published in the journal Health Affairs found that obesity related conditions cost the United States almost $147 billion a year, or 9 percent of total medical spending.

The most common obesity-related conditions include diabetes, heart disease, joint problems, hypertension, and cancer.

Although health reform may be necessary to address health inequities and rein in rising health spending, real savings are more likely to be achieved through reforms that reduce the prevalence of obesity and related risk factors, the study's authors reported.

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