Health insurance costs could drop $12 billion in Wisconsin from weight loss

Health Insurance Report on obesity

If residents of the state were to achieve a proper BMI, the savings would be tremendous. A report released about the cost of health insurance in Wisconsin has shown that the state could save up to $11.96 billion if its residents shed an average of 5 percent of their body mass index (BMI) by the year 2030. Even the smallest efforts could make a tremendous difference to reduce the obesity problem. It has been recommended that schools and workplaces increase their activity levels and that fresh vegetables and fruits be…

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