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Tue 07 Jul 2007Obesity weighs heavily on economyObesity and related illnesses are consuming a growing proportion of healthcare spending across Europe, according to a conference in Brussels. Steven Carrollreports.Adult obesity and weight problems are responsible for 6 per cent, or well over €3 billion, of annual healthcare spending in the European region, the Activity in the Workplace conference in Brussels was told last week.