Obesity and the Economics of Prevention : Fit not Fat

Obesity and the Economics of Prevention Fit not Fat

Before 1980, rates were generally well below 10%. They have since doubled or tripled in many countries, and in almost half of the OECD, 50% or more of the population is overweight.  A key risk factor for numerous chronic diseases, obesity is a major public health concern.    This book contributes to...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Autores Corporativos: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (-), World Health Organization Content Provider (content provider), Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Content Provider
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Paris : OECD Publishing 2010.
Materias:
Obesity > Economic aspects.
Obesity > Prevention.
Obesity
Overnutrition
Overweight
Body Weight
Nutrition Disorders
Body Size
Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases
Signs and Symptoms
Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms
Body Weights and Measures
Diseases
Body Constitution
Physical Examination
Physiological Phenomena
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
Diagnosis
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Sumario:Before 1980, rates were generally well below 10%. They have since doubled or tripled in many countries, and in almost half of the OECD, 50% or more of the population is overweight.  A key risk factor for numerous chronic diseases, obesity is a major public health concern.    This book contributes to evidence-based policy making by exploring multiple dimensions of the obesity problem. It examines the scale and characteristics of the epidemic, the respective roles and influence of market forces and governments, and the impact of interventions. It outlines an economic approach to the prevention of chronic diseases that provides novel insights relative to a more traditional public health approach.  The analysis was undertaken by the OECD, partly in collaboration with the World Health Organization. The main chapters are complemented by special contributions from health and obesity experts, including Marc Suhrcke, Tim Lobstein, Donald Kenkel and Francesco Branca.  “a valuable set of results and suggestions about the best preventive interventions to reduce the burden of obesity.”   – Julio Frenk, Dean, Harvard School of Public Health   “The positive message of this book is that the obesity epidemic can be successfully addressed.”   – Ala Alwan, Assistant Director-General, World Health Organization   “innovative and well-researched”  – Martin McKee, Professor, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine "A timely, valuable volume on a critical issue.  Highly recommended."-Choice, July 2011        
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (270 p.)
ISBN:9781282896604
9786612896606
9789264084865

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