GlobalData Report Highlights Staggering Economic Costs for Pennsylvania of $19.9 Billion Due to Obesity

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Obesity and overweight are estimated to have caused a staggering $19.9 billion reduction in Pennsylvania’s economy in 2022, equivalent to 2.2% of the state's gross domestic product, according to a report released by GlobalData Plc, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s report, ‘Obesity’s Impact on Pennsylvania's Economy and Labor Force,’ analyzes the economic and workforce implications of obesity in the State of Pennsylvania, as well as the impact on stat