Figures Show More Than 70 Million of The US Are Obese

New figures have been released today that show that more than seventy million of the US population are obese. It is reported that obesity costs the country more than one hundred and forty seven billion dollars every single year. The new figures released show that at least a quarter of the US population are obese, costing the country billions every year, according to the government. It is stated that obesity in the US is now a major public health threat, and one that is worsening steadily. It is also said that more things need to be done to combat the current obesity problem, because people are getting very sick, and many are dying because of their weight.

A survey carried out showed that those most affected by obesity in America were people of African or African-American descent. It also showed that more than thirty percent of Hispanic adults living in America were obese. Some states in America have already rolled out new schemes to help Americans eat healthier and do more exercise to combat the obesity problem, and many states have a lot more options for people who want to lose weight such as bike trails and many different places to walk. The government has said that more things need to be put in place to encourage and help other states to eat healthier and combat obesity. The cost will be huge, but a lot less of the cost incurred by the millions of already obese people.

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