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68 Groups Urge Employers to Prioritize Obesity Care

3/13/2025

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Sixty-eight organizations, spearheaded by the Alliance for Women’s Health and Prevention, are rallying U.S. employers to treat obesity care as a vital part of health coverage. They stress the need for comprehensive support—therapy and medications—to enhance workforce well-being. The letter underscores the urgent need to combat weight bias, especially affecting women, particularly women of color.

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Sixty-eight organizations, spearheaded by the Alliance for Women’s Health and Prevention, are rallying U.S. employers to treat obesity care as a vital part of health coverage. They stress the need for comprehensive support—therapy and medications—to enhance workforce well-being. The letter underscores the urgent need to combat weight bias, especially affecting women, particularly women of color.