The impact of diabetes prevention on labour force participation and income of older Australians: an economic study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Globally, diabetes is estimated to affect 246 million people and is increasing. In Australia diabetes has been made a national health priority. While the direct costs of treating diabetes are substantial, and rising, the indirect cos...

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Main Authors: Passey Megan E, Shrestha Rupendra N, Bertram Melanie Y, Schofield Deborah J, Vos Theo, Callander Emily J, Percival Richard, Kelly Simon J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-01-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/16