6. Car Seats: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is aware of its need to develop a lifelike crash test dummy for use in testing car seats for children weighing more than 65 pounds. Car seat manufacturers are now marketing harnesses for children weighing up to 85 pounds.

7. Airlines: If a Southwest Airlines staff member determines a passenger will not fit in one seat, the passenger will need to purchase a second seat, but will receive a refund if the flight is not full. The airline uses the armrests for its 17-inch wide seats to gauge this need. Per Southwest: “Customers who are unable to lower both armrests and/or who encroach upon any portion of the adjacent seat should proactively book the number of seats needed prior to travel.”

8. Hospitals: Hospitals are increasing their purchases of medical devices and equipment to service their obese patients. Hospital tables capable of supporting patients up to 600 pounds patient cost up to $30,000, while tables for patients up to 1000 pounds cost up to $45,000. Other plus-sized purchases include hospital beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, walkers and blood-pressure cuffs.

9. Lethal Injection: The state of Ohio may need a new way to execute its prisoners on death row. An inmate scheduled to be executed by lethal injection has asked a federal judge to delay his execution because, at a weight of over 480 pounds, his executioners may find it too difficult to inject the single dose of pentobarbital into his arms, as called for by Ohio’s death penalty law.

10. Furniture: The market for bariatric furniture is currently estimated at $400 million, and is expected to grow rapidly. Bariatric weight load is typically between 500 and 700 pounds, although customers can find furniture rated for loads of over 1000 pounds. Because this furniture tends to be expensive due to the structural demands but is not covered by insurance, manufacturers often target customers aged 40 to 59, with a BMI over 30, and an income of at least $50,000.