Cost-effectiveness of an exercise program during pregnancy to prevent gestational diabetes: Results of an economic evaluation alongside a randomised controlled trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is increasing worldwide. GDM and the risks associated with GDM lead to increased health care costs and losses in productivity. The objective of this study is to evaluate whether t...

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Main Authors: Oostdam Nicolette, Bosmans Judith, Wouters Maurice GAJ, Eekhoff Elisabeth MW, van Mechelen Willem, van Poppel Mireille NM
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2393/12/64