The health care price tag for childhood obesity in Georgia is $2.4 billion annually  and rising. — PolitiFact Georgia on Friday, May 20th, 2011. Page 1 of 1.
May 9, 2011 ... “Georgia has one of the worst rates of childhood obesity in the nation,” said Deal.  ... and if current trends continue, we may be raising the first generation of children  in ... The healthcare price tag for childhood obesity in Georgia is $2.4 billion ...  physical education program and to assess students each year.
The rise in obesity has had a severe health and economic impact on Georgia. ▫  Georgia's obesity costs are $2.4 billion every year. 3. Poor dietary behaviors and  sedentary ... and physical activity. Medical care to treat obese children is costly.
Aug 30, 2010 ... The obese (BMI ≥ 30) had 36% higher average annual health care costs than ...  billion.19,20 In addition to these immediate costs, current childhood .... Of that,  $2.4 billion was spent on paid sick leave, $1.8 billion on life ..... Joski P. The  impact of obesity on rising medical spending. .... Stein CJ, Colditz GA.
Percent of Children and Youth that are Overweight or Obese in Georgia. Healthy  People 2010 National Goal: 5%. 16 ... Medical care to treat obese children is  costly ... of children in Georgia cost $2.1 million a year and continue to rise# ...  physical activity: § At least 60 minutes of physical activity on 5 or more days per  week.
The health care price tag for childhood obesity in Georgia is $2.4 billion annually and rising.