The Incidence of the Healthcare Costs of Obesity

The incidence of obesity has increased dramatically in the U.S. Obese individuals tend to be sicker and spend more on health care, raising the question of who bears the incidence of obesity-related health care costs. This question is particularly interesting among those with group coverage through美国的肥胖发病率已急剧上升。肥胖人群往往健康状况更差，且医疗保健支出更高，这引发了一个核心议题：与肥胖相关的医疗保健成本究竟应由谁来承担？这一问题在享有团体保险保障的人群中尤为值得关注。