Estimated reduction in health care spending associated with weight loss in adults
JAMA Network Open
2024-12-05
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About The Study: In this cross-sectional study, projected annual savings from weight loss among U.S. adults with obesity were substantial for both Medicare and employer-based insurance.
Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Kenneth E. Thorpe, PhD, email kthorpe@emory.edu.
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(doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.49200)
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