Obesity and overweight cost Spain 19.6 million euros annually, 1.2% of GDP

Obesity and overweight conditions impose an annual economic burden of 19.6 billion euros on Spain, representing approximately 1.2 percent of the country's gross domestic product. This financial impact equates to an estimated cost of 401 euros per inhabitant, according to a recent report on the economic consequences of these health issues.

Beyond the financial implications, these conditions affect 1.3 million people in Spain, as reported by the National Statistics Institute (INE). These chronic health issues are linked to a range of secondary medical complications, including diabetes, cardiac pathologies, respiratory conditions, and other related disorders.