Compared to those of normal weight,the 34 percent of Americans who are considered obese incur $1,429 per year in additional medical costs,and the average hospital bill for a heart attack is $54,400.

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This statement is true according to a study published in the American Journal of Public Health in 2017. The study found that individuals classified as obese incur an additional $1,429 per year in medical costs compared to those of normal weight. Additionally, the average hospital bill for a heart attack is indeed around $54,400, according to the National Business Group on Health.

Compared to Those of Normal Weight,the 34 Percent of Americans