We've all heard the statistics. Obesity is on the rise, and atits current rate, 51% of Americans may be obese by 2030, accordingto an analysis by the National Heart Forum. Medical expensesrelated to obesity could reach $344 billion by 2018, accounting for21% of U.S. healthcare spending.
Several studies have shown that this trend also impacts workers'compensation (WC) costs, as obese workers generally experience moreinjuries and more expensive claims than their non-obesecounterparts.
In this article, we'll review several new, emerging obesityissues that WC professionals must be aware of, as well as proactivestrategies to cope with this growing challenge.
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