The Socioeconomic Burden of Obesity

Objective: To evaluate the socioeconomic impact of obesity by estimating the direct and indirect costs associated with obesity in Denmark, based on individual level data. Methods: Costs were assessed for different BMI groups, and the relative risks for change in direct and indirect costs per BMI poi...

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Main Authors: Jakob Kjellberg, Arendse Tange Larsen, Rikke Ibsen, Betina Højgaard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2017-10-01
Series:Obesity Facts
Subjects:
BMI
Online Access:https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/480404