obesity is a women’s health issue
Obesity is a chronic disease that can impact the health and wellbeing of women throughout their lives.
1 in 3
American women
are affected by obesity
Source: KFF
Obesity affects
57%
of Black women
Source: NIDDK
70%
of perimenopausal women have overweight or obesity
Source: Menopause
your voice can make a difference
Comprehensive obesity care is needed to help people lose excess weight and reduce the potential risk of other chronic diseases. It’s important that employers, health insurers and policymakers understand that everybody living with obesity deserves coverage for this care to protect their health.
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News Article
Washington Post LTE Highlights Role of Insurance Coverage in Curbing Obesity Rates
10.24.24
read morecalling for coverage of obesity care
Through a diverse group of partners and led by the Alliance for Women’s Health and Prevention, the EveryBODY Covered campaign is working to advance women’s health by improving access to comprehensive obesity care for all.