The heavy burden of obesity: the economics of prevention

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Title Statements

Full title :The heavy burden of obesity : the economics of prevention.

Summary

Almost one in four people in OECD countries is currently obese. This epidemic has far-reaching consequences for individuals, society and the economy. Using microsimulation modelling, this book analyses the burden of obesity and overweight in 52 countries (including OECD, European Union and G20 countries), showing how overweight reduces life expectancy, increases healthcare costs, decreases workers' productivity and lowers GDP. The report makes the urgent economic case to scale up investments in policies to promote healthy lifestyles and tackle this growing global public health problem. The book evaluates a number of policies which could significantly improve health outcomes while being an excellent investment for countries.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2019.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):OECD Publishing
Place of Publication:Paris
Language:eng
Publication Date:2019.

The Physical Object

Description:1 online resource (252 pages) : : illustrations.

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9789264484580, 9264484582, 9789264330047, 9264330046
oclc:on1130308243
LC Classification:RA645.O23

Subjects

HEALTH POLICY Médecine préventive Medical policy Medicine, Preventive Obésité Obésité -- Aspect économique OBESITY Obesity -- Economic aspects politique sanitaire Preventive Medicine