Taxing the fat in your food
Based on this article, “More than 25% of the increase in medical costs between 1987 and 2001 is attributable to obesity and obesity-related conditions such as hypertension and diabetes, according to a new report from the non-partisan Urban Institute.”
“Come 2015, it is estimated that 40% of American adults will be obese, which is more than double the rate 40 years ago.”
So, how many % of the increase in medical cost between 1987 and 2001 is attributable to the uninsured?
