Estimating the healthcare cost of overweight and obesity in South Africa

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
Subjects:	cost noncommunicable diseases overweight obesity attributable fraction priority setting south africa
Online Access:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/16549716.2022.2045092

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