Health Statistics -
The Cost Of Poor Health
Chester J. Zelasko, Ph.D. | May 2005
Did you
know?
- 65% of the adult population are overweight or obese.
- That's over 144 million people.
- 31% of the adult population are obese.
- That's that’s almost 69 million people.
And children are following in their parents footsteps!
- 16% of our children are considered overweight.
- That’s over 10 million children.
Source: Centers for Disease Control, Census Bureau
Did you know?
We spend $1 trillion on food but $1.4 trillion on healthcare
Source: Health Care Financing Administration
Did you know?
The fitness and weight loss business is a $50 billion per year industry
Top Selling Drugs – 2003
| Lipitor |
$5.9 billion
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| Zocor |
$3.5 billion
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| Prevacid |
$3.5 billion
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| Nexium |
$2.8 billion
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| Zoloft |
$2.4 billion
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| Celebrex |
$2.3 billion
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| Zyprexa |
$2.0 billion
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| Advair Diskus |
$2.0 billion
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| Neurontin |
$1.9 billion
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| Effexor XR |
$1.8 billion
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Total: $28.1 billion!
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Source: NDC Pharmaceutical, 2004. Prices represent Wholsale Acquisition
Costs
Most Prescribed Pharmaceuticals in the United States (2004)
| Medication |
Condition |
Average Monthly Cost |
| Zocor |
Cholesterol |
$186 |
| Prevacid |
Ulcer/GERD |
$172 |
| Nexium |
Ulcer/GERD |
$137 |
| Celebrex |
Arthirits |
$115 |
| Effexor XR |
Depression |
$106 |
| Lipitor |
Cholesterol |
$96 |
| Zoloft |
Depression |
$94 |
| Norvasc |
Hypertension |
$63 |
| Glucophage |
Diabetes |
$52 |
| Toprol XL |
Hypertension |
$36 |
Source: National Data Corporation, 2003
New High Tech Prescription Drug Costs
| Betaseron |
Multiple Sclerosis |
$1000 per month |
| Enbrel |
Rheumatoid Arthritis |
$1000 per month |
Source: Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Fall 2001
Did you know?
Diabetes is increasing:
- 31% in those 50-59
- 40% in those 40-49
- and a whopping 70% in those under 39
Source: Joslin Diabetic Clinic Report
Do you realize what you spend every month for:
- Health Insurance - Cost & Increases?
- Deductible - Cost & Co-pay costs?
- Taxes for Medicare & Medicaid?
- OTC drugs?
- Cost of lost work days due to Workman's Compensation?
Quote For The Day
"In business, you make the right investment, you get a return. The same is
true with your body. Look after it, and you'll realize a return."
Gary Player, 1997
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