The prevalence of obesity is rapidly increasing globally. Epidemiological studies have
associated obesity with a range of cancer types, although the mechanisms by which obesity …

Highest rates of obesity and diabetes in the United States are found among the lower-
income groups. The observed links between obesity and socioeconomic position may be …

Rising prevalence of obesity is a worldwide health concern because excess weight gain
within populations forecasts an increased burden from several diseases, most notably …

This paper is the first to use the method of instrumental variables (IV) to estimate the impact
of obesity on medical costs in order to address the endogeneity of weight and to reduce the …

Global energy imbalances and related obesity levels are rapidly increasing. The world is
rapidly shifting from a dietary period in which the higher-income countries are dominated by …

Background Streptococcus pneumoniae (S. pneumoniae), Haemophilus influenzae (H.
influenzae), and Neisseria meningitidis (N. meningitidis) are leading causes of childhood …

▪ Abstract Obesity is not only a health but also an economic phenomenon. This chapter (a)
examines underlying economic causes, such as technological advancements, behind the …

Obesity occurs when energy intake exceeds energy expenditure. Humans expend energy
through purposeful exercise and through changes in posture and movement that are …

To estimate per‐person and aggregate direct medical costs of overweight and obesity and to
examine the effect of study design factors. PubMed (1968–2009), EconLit (1969–2009) and …

Approximately 34 million US adults were obese in 1980. Obesity is associated with
increased risk of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), hypertension …