The impact of diabetes prevention on labour force participation and income of older Australians: an economic study

• Main Authors: Passey Megan E (Author), Shrestha Rupendra N (Author), Bertram Melanie Y (Author), Schofield Deborah J (Author), Vos Theo (Author), Callander Emily J (Author), Percival Richard (Author), Kelly Simon J (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Globally, diabetes is estimated to affect 246 million people and is increasing. In Australia diabetes has been made a national health priority. While the direct costs of treating diabetes are substantial, and rising, the indirect cos...