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Danger Hidden in Diet Soda and They Can Be Addictive?
Weight consciousness can lead to consuming so-called “diet” items such as sodas that don’t contain sugar, but there may be a downside here.
Weight isn’t only an entrenched obsession from a beauty-cultural perspective, but it is a definite health concern for millions. Looking at TV shows that feature individuals who weigh over 600 lbs. and are now seeking remedies by dieting and surgery serves as an example of how serious weight can become. Of course, these individuals may have stress-related or personality characteristics that drive them to eat excessively, and then there are those around them who contribute to the weight issues.
In addition to obesity, many adults suffer from other severe chronic conditions. An increased risk of cardiovascular disease is associated with hypertension, which 58% of overweight adults in the United States have. Nearly a quarter of overweight persons in the United States also have diabetes.
Both individuals and the healthcare system bear the financial burden of obesity-related medical expenses. Medical expenses for persons with obesity were $1,861 more per person in 2019 dollars compared to adults with a healthy weight. There was an additional outlay of $3,097 for every adult who suffered from extreme obesity. The corresponding 2019 medical expenses amount to about $173…
