Indirect annual costs of obesity in the U.S. 2011
This statistic describes the estimated annual indirect costs due to obesity in the United States as of 2011. Incremental food costs, plus-sized clothing, and weight loss contributed to 140 billion U.S. dollars in indirect costs due to obesity. The overall indirect costs of obesity is estimated to be around 450 billion U.S. dollars every year. Obesity can impact medical, personal, as well as infrastructure costs, while other industries are benefiting from obesity in its consumers.
