As America's waistline expands, costs soar

reuters.com — NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. hospitals are ripping out wall-mounted toilets and replacing them with floor models to better support obese patients. The Federal Transit Administration wants buses to be tested for the impact of heavier riders on steering and braking.
James Fuller Staff Writer, Daily Herald @DH_jfuller
Next time you're mad about how much you're paying for gas, drop and do 20 push-ups: t.co/Qb7aslwm
Heather Clancy Blogger, ZDNet @HeathClancy
RT @earth2017: 34% are obese = $190 BILLION annual medical costs + up to 1 month/yr lost work time: t.co/piKvfrcX #biz #HR #healt ...
Tom Petruno Freelance Journalist @tpetruno
What the U.S. obesity crisis is costing us all, in more ways -- and for longer -- than you might think. t.co/jy4x6B8Y
Lisa Baertlein Correspondent, Reuters @LisaBaertlein
As U.S. waistlines expand costs soar. t.co/9FfwP3W9
Alexandra Le Tellier Senior Web Producer and Blogger, LA Times @AlexLeTellier
There is so much wrong with this: t.co/L1ZRZ3if
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