The cost of obesity in Canada.

1999326 citationsJournal Article

Authors

C. Laird Birmingham · University of British Columbia

Abstract

A considerable proportion of health care dollars is devoted to the treatment and management of obesity-related comorbidities in Canada. Further research into the therapeutic benefits and cost-effectiveness of management strategies for obesity is required. It is anticipated that the prevention and treatment of obesity will have major positive effects on the overall cost of health care.

Topics & Keywords

Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology Obesity and Health Practices

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PubMed

Volume 160, Issue 4, pp. 483-8

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