The costs of overweight and obesity-related diseases in the Brazilian public health system: cross-sectional study

• Main Authors: Bahia Luciana (Author), Coutinho Evandro Silva (Author), Barufaldi Laura (Author), de Azevedo Abreu Gabriela (Author), Malhão Thainá (Author), Ribeiro de Souza Camila (Author), Araujo Denizar (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Obesity is a major global epidemic and a burden to society and health systems. It is well known risk factor for a number of chronic medical conditions with high morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to provide an estimate of the...