Hospitalization costs in Portugal among people with obesity: results from a nationwide population-based cohort 2011 to 2021

• Main Authors: Kelli Destri (Author), Ana Rita Henriques (Author), Nuno Mendonça (Author), Joana Alves (Author), Anabela Barcelos (Author), Sara Simões Dias (Author), Maria João Gregório (Author), Helena Canhão (Author), Ana Maria Rodrigues (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2024-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundObesity has been extensively studied over the years, primarily focusing on the physiological aspects of the disease. However, the general burden of obesity mainly the financial implications and its influence on hospitalization and length of stay have only recently garnered attention in the...