The lifetime costs of overweight and obesity in childhood and adolescence: a systematic review
ConclusionsHealthcare costs and income penalty appear greater in girls while costs because of workdays lost seem greater in boys. There is proportionality between body mass index and costs. Productivity costs are greater than healthcare costs.
Source: Obesity Reviews - Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Authors: D. Hamilton, A. Dee, I. J. Perry Tags: Pediatric Obesity/Public Health Source Type: research
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