Health Care Charges Associated With Physical Inactivity, Overweight, and Obesity

Health Care Charges Associated With Physical Inactivity, Overweight, and Obesity

Introduction Physical inactivity, overweight, and obesity are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. The objective of this study was to estimate the proportion of total health care charges associated with physical inactivity, overweight, and obesity among U.S. populations aged 40 years a...

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Main Authors: Louise H. Anderson, MS, Brian C. Martinson, PhD, A. Lauren Crain, PhD, Nicolaas P. Pronk, PhD, Robin R. Whitebird, PhD, Lawrence J. Fine, MD, DrPH, Patrick J. O’Connor, MD, MPH
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2005-09-01
Series:Preventing Chronic Disease
Subjects:
public health
chronic disease
prevention
health care charges
physical inactivity
overweight
obesity
Online Access:http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2005/oct/04_0118.htm

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