A study reveals that weight loss can lead to significant healthcare savings, with 7% savings for a 5% BMI reduction and 30% for a 25% reduction in adults.
By Priyanjana Pramanik, MSc.Reviewed by Danielle Ellis, B.Sc.Dec 6 2024 Adults with employer-sponsored insurance see estimated cost savings of 7% with a 5% BMI reduction and 30% with a 25% BMI reduction
Background Obesity among adults in the United States rose from 31% to 42% between 2000 and 2020. To meet recommended BMI levels, approximately 73% of adult individuals must lose weight. Excess weight is associated with a higher risk of chronic diseases such as pulmonary disease, osteoarthritis, cancer, heart disease, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes.
People who have a BMI over 35 increase their risk of having type 2 diabetes in their lifetime by 70% or more, while a five-point increase in BMI increases the probability of heart failure by approximately 30%. Excess weight also increases the risk of hypertension by between 65% and 78%. About the study In this study, researchers evaluated reductions in healthcare spending reductions due to weight loss, including Medicare spending. They included data from cross-sectional surveys conducted between 2001 and 2016 and in 2018 and 2020, focusing on adults who had insurance through their employment or Medicare. The dataset was nationally representative and included self-reported information on healthcare use, insurance, and medical conditions.
Findings The study analyzed healthcare spending for 13,435 adults with insurance through employment and 3,774 Medicare beneficiaries, all with a BMI of 25 or higher. The results showed a clear association between BMI and increased healthcare costs in both groups.
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