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New obesity issues impacting workers’ compensation

Weve all heard the statistics. Obesity is on the rise, and related medical expenses could reach $344 billion by 2018, accounting for 21% of U.S. healthcare spending.

By Kevin Glennon | Updated on August 20, 2014

We’ve all heard the statistics. Obesity is on the rise, and at its current rate, 51% of Americans may be obese by 2030, according to an analysis by the National Heart Forum. Medical expenses related to obesity could reach $344 billion by 2018, accounting for 21% of U.S. healthcare spending. 

Several studies have shown that this trend also impacts workers’ compensation (WC) costs, as obese workers generally experience more injuries and more expensive claims than their non-obese counterparts.

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