No end to obesity epidemic forecast fuels concern
A CDC led forecast projects 42 percent of US adults obese by 2036 and 11 percent severely obese by 2060 amid current trends. The study notes continued health costs, demographic shifts, and rising obesity risks, while some data hint plateauing in certain groups.
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Health consumer directed plans gain traction in workplaces
A study notes consumer directed health plans offering personal medical savings accounts may cut employer costs but raise deductibles and risk delayed care. Experts warn higher out of pocket costs could endanger preventive services and burden families even as these plans spread under Obama era considerations and Cadillac tax debates.
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