Beschreibung:
Focuses on the economics of obesity. This work assesses the impact of food quality, access to fast food, food prices, legislation, and other factors on diet, physical activity, and body weight. It calculates the impact of obesity on hospital costs and examines the externalities imposed by obesity through health insurance.
I.Predicting Obesity and Related Behaviors II.Treatments for Obesity III.Labor Market Impacts of Obesity IV.Other Costs and Consequences of Obesity