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Obesity interventions generate substantial social value totaling $15 billion in net social value nationally.
Investing in obesity treatment can lead to significant societal benefits and economic value.
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totaling $15 billion in net social value nationally.
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Based on a Markov-based microsimulation model estimating outcomes.
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The Benefits and Costs of Treating Obesity Among Adults in the Medicaid Program
T. Livingston et al. · Diabetes Obesity and Cardiometabolic CARE · 2026
DOI 10.2337/doci25-0005
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