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C/S/444. Economic assessment of Planet Health Programme towards diminishing obesity

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2011
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The paper addresses the overweight problem in the USA considering economic expenditures related to health concerns in obese people, and reporting on interventions aimed to diminish obesity. An economic assessment is provided of the Planet Health Program targeted at decreasing overweight and obesity. Conclusions are made about the cost-effectiveness of the programme.

 

KEYWORDS: Economic assessment, Planet Health, obesity, overweight intervention,