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An unhealthy state
The Birmingham Times, September 25, 2008
Although reports vary, Alabama's obesity rate ranks second worst the country at 30.1%. As a result, obese state employees who are covered by health insurance will soon have to start paying higher premiums if they do not enroll in weight-loss programs. There is already a similar program in the state for smokers.
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