Body mass index and lifetime healthcare utilization

Body mass index and lifetime healthcare utilization

Abstract Background Overweight and obesity is a major global public health challenge, and understanding the implications for healthcare systems is essential for policy planning. Past studies have typically found positive associations between obesity and healthcare utilization, but these studies have...

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Main Authors: Christina Hansen Edwards, Eline Aas, Jonas Minet Kinge
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-10-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Body mass index
Obesity
Health services
Mortality
Public Policy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-019-4577-0

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