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Presents an overview of the obesity epidemic; examines statistics and projections about the condition's impact on health, society, politics, and the world economy; and discusses the benefits of effective interventions in the long term.
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Franco Sassi, Senior Health Economist, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Paris, France
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`This volume, initiated by the OECD, provides an overview of trends and future projections of obesity; discusses the economic costs associated with this major health issue; and examines various government and market strategies designed to prevent this growing problem. . . A timely, valuable volume on a critical issue. . . Highly recommended.' -- E.P. Hoffman, Choice `This book presents a valuable set of results and suggestions about the best preventive interventions to reduce the burden of obesity. It will aid any country concerned about this burden in defining public policies aimed at altering current trends.' -- Julio Frenk, Harvard School of Public Health, US `The positive message of this book is that the obesity epidemic can be successfully addressed by comprehensive strategies involving multiple interventions directed at individuals and populations.' -- Ala Alwan, World Health Organization `This innovative and well-researched book combines insights from a wide range of disciplines. It provides a clear exposition of the evidence that policy makers need to take action.' -- Martin McKee, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK
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- PublisherEdward Elgar Publishing
- Publication date2011
- ISBN 10 1849808600
- ISBN 13 9781849808606
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages288
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