The Burden of Overweight and Obesity in Texas, 2000-2040: Executive Summary
Description:
A report describing the burden of obesity on healthcare systems in Texas, including future projections of obesity rates and respective expenses. It attributes $4.3 billion expended to the care of "obesity-associated illnesses" (p. 2) and projects substantial increases in the prevalence of obesity and obesity-related expenses in Texas up to 2040.
Date:
2004
Creator:
Texas. Department of Health.
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