The economics of obesity

• Other Authors: Bolin, Kristian., Cawley, John., Grossman, Michael, 1942-
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: Bingley, U.K. : Emerald, 2006.
• Series: Advances in health economics and health services research ; v. 17.
• Subjects: Business & Economics > Economics > General.; Technology & Engineering > Industrial Health & Safety.; Health economics.; Social issues & processes.; Obesity.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 9781849504829 (electronic bk.) :
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (xxiii, 364 p.).

Obesity, which has increased in most developed countries in the past few decades, is the result of genetics, environment, and individual choices. Economics is useful for studying the individual choices that lead to obesity, explanations for the recent rise in obesity, the treatment options for obesi...