Obesity is a recognized public health epidemic with a prevalence that continues to increase
dramatically in nearly all populations, impeding progress in reducing incidence rates of …

In North America, two-thirds of US adults are classified as overweight or obese. 1
Overweight and obese individuals incur comorbidities that account for enormous health care …

The aim of the ACE-Obesity Policy study was to assess the economic credentials of a suite
of obesity prevention policies across multiple sectors and areas of governance for the …

Health is regulated by homeostasis, a property of all living things. Homeostasis maintains
equilibrium at set-points using feedback loops for optimum functioning of the organism …

Maternal obesity during pregnancy is rising and is associated with increased risk of
develo** gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), defined as glucose intolerance first …

Introduction. Infant juvenile obesity is currently a worldwide public health problem and it is
increasing at alarming rate in the Brazilian population, showing its relevance in terms of …

Many suggested policy interventions for childhood and adolescent obesity have costs and
effects that fall outside the health care sector. These cross-sectorial costs and consequences …

ObjectivesThe terminology used to describe community participation in Health Technology
Assessment (HTA) is contested and frequently confusing. The terms patients, consumers …

Background Poor dietary habits are common and lead to significant morbidity and mortality.
However, addressing and improving nutrition in various cardiovascular settings remain sub …

Objectives To assess current approaches to inclusion of equity in economic analysis of
public health interventions and to recommend best approaches and future directions …