WASHINGTON D.C., August 25, 2009 - According to a recent report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, health care expenditures on obese adults rose from $167 billion to $303 billion from 2001 to 2006. As the nation grapples with how to reduce incidences of obesity and reduce associated health care costs, the World Health Care Congress 4th Annual Obesity Congress aims to combat the economic burden of the obesity epidemic through behavioral modification programs and wellness initiatives. more»