Oct 7 Universal basic income may help decrease childhood obesity

Oct 7 Universal basic income may help decrease childhood obesity

Obesity has been a major issue within the United States for years, with 93.3 million Americans — over one fourth of the population — being reported as obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC also reported that medical costs for people who have obesity are $1,429 higher than those of people that are of normal weight a combined total of $147 billion U.S. dollars more in medical costs.

The state of Alaska has a program that distributes $1,000 cash to all Alaska residents every month regardless of age or income.

The Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend is […]

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