Estimating the healthcare cost of overweight and obesity in South Africa

Background Overweight and obesity are major risk factors for noncommunicable diseases. This presents a major burden to health systems and to society in South Africa. Collectively, these conditions are overwhelming public healthcare. This is happening when the country has embarked on a journey to uni...

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Main Authors: Micheal Kofi Boachie, Evelyn Thsehla, Mustapha Immurana, Ciaran Kohli-Lynch, Karen J Hofman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2022-12-01
Series:Global Health Action
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/16549716.2022.2045092