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17%

The percentage of all U.S. medical costs that can be blamed on obesity.

October 19, 2010 •

Andy Kim

The percentage of all U.S. medical costs that can be blamed on obesity.

Andy Kim

Andy Kim

Andy Kim is a former GOVERNING staff writer.

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