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Those who are obese, 30 or more pounds overweight, in their 20’s will end up paying $5,000 to $21,000 more on medical bills in their lifetime than their peers, according to a recent article from USA Today. Those who are extremely obese, 70 or more pounds overweight, will spend $15,000 to $29,000 more in their lifetime than their peers who weigh in at a healthy number.
The medical costs reported take into account a shorter life expectancy for heavy people, according to the article. This means that a healthy-long life will cost you less than a short-unhealthy life.
It was reported that today in the United States one-third of the population is obese. Putting themselves at an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, some types of cancer and higher medical bills.
The study found different increased costs for different demographics. These are shown below.
Extra lifetime medical costs attributed to obesity for 20-year-olds who are about 30 to 69 pounds over a healthy weight:
White men: $16,490
Black men: $12,290
White women: $21,550
Black women: $5,340
Extra costs for 20-year-olds who are roughly 70 or more pounds over a healthy weight:
White men: $16,720
Black men: $14,580
White women: $29,460
Black women: $23,750
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