Obesity rates take a toll on employers

With two-thirds of Americans overweight or obese, employers will want to take a hard look at how their companies are financially affected by employees? weight-related illness and injuries.

According to a report by The Conference Board, a business research group, obese employees cost private employers in this country about $45 billion in medical expenses and work loss each year. Most employers recognize that medical coverage and absenteeism are high for this group because the obese are at increased risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, some forms of cancer, osteoarthritis and a host of other ailments.
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