Here is a slideshow of the ten most obese metropolitan areas in the United States. The report also shows the annual obesity-related costs, well over $100 million in each area. The so called "fattest" city tops out at over $400 million per year in obesity-related costs. If you needed any more convincing after our sugar debate a few weeks ago, here are the cold-hard figures. How's that for a negative externality?
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