Obesity Trends and the Impact on Morbidity and Mortality Costs

Authors

Risk & Regulatory Consulting, LLC:

Amy Alves, CPA, AFE
Andrew Larocque, ASA, MAAA
Patricia Matson, FSA, MAAA
Rebecca Sheppard, FSA, MAAA

Description

The Mortality and Longevity Strategic Research Program Steering Committee (MLPSC)  is pleased to present new research on obesity trends in the U.S. and Canada. This report examines the latest trends in obesity prevalence. Using this information along with cost information gathered from a review of literature, an estimate of the economic burden of obesity in the U.S. and Canada is determined.  

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Obesity Trends and the Impact on Morbidity and Mortality Costs

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Research Insights - Obesity Trends and the Impact on Morbidity and Mortality Costs.

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Acknowledgments:

Project Oversight Group members:

Sam Gutterman, FSA, MAAA, FCAS, FCA, HONFIA, CERA

Donna Megregian, FSA, MAAA

Murali Niverthi, FSA, MAAA

Jonathan Pollio, FSA, MAAA

Marianne Purushotham (Chair), FSA, MAAA

Larry Stern, FSA, MAAA

Amy Whinnett, FSA

At the Society of Actuaries:

Jan Schuh, Senior Research Administrator

Ronora Stryker, ASA, MAAA, Senior Practice Research Actuary

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