According to the New England Journal of Medicine, Life expectancy will go down 2-5 years due to obesity; this is the first time life expectancy will go down since the civil war. – An effect equal to that of all cancers combined!!!

As obesity is projected to surpass cancer as one of the leading causes of death by midcentury, and given that US health expenditures linked to body weight were in excess of $56 billion in 2000, you can not afford to miss the 3rd Annual World Congress on Obesity. This unique forum will bring together employers, payers and providers to discuss solutions for the promotion of healthier living among consumers to improve your bottom line.

Cost of Obesity to Providers, Payers and Employers The Future Effects of Childhood Obesity Addressing Obesity and Weight Issues with Patients Treating the Obese Patient with a Chronic Disease Lifestyle Programs Established by Employers, Government Organizations, Payers and Local Communities Do Incentives Work to Reduce Member/Employee Obesity? Reimbursement and Coding of Weight Management Care Addressing Obesity with Employees and Patients Policy Involvement Surgeries Innovations Reimbursement Cost to Employer (lost wages, productivity)

The 3rd Annual World Congress Obesity Congress is now accepting abstract submissions for 2008! Click here for details.