The Obama administration announced Thursday that it will spend more than $200 million over the next year to fight chronic diseases that make up the vast majority of the country's spending on medical care. Federal dollars will be awarded to nearly 200 health departments and community health organizations to prevent and control the rates of obesity, diabetes and heart disease. Each state will receive at least a half-million dollars, and 11 states will receive at least $5 million. The awards will be focused on high-risk populations, such as individuals who smoke, eat poorly and do not exercise regularly.
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