The costs of overweight and obesity-related diseases in the Brazilian public health system: cross-sectional study

The costs of overweight and obesity-related diseases in the Brazilian public health system: cross-sectional study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Obesity is a major global epidemic and a burden to society and health systems. It is well known risk factor for a number of chronic medical conditions with high morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to provide an estimate of the...

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Main Authors: Bahia Luciana, Coutinho Evandro Silva, Barufaldi Laura, de Azevedo Abreu Gabriela, Malhão Thainá, Ribeiro de Souza Camila, Araujo Denizar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Overweight
Obesity
Costs
Brazil
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/440

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