Simulating the Fiscal Impact of Anti-Obesity Medications as an Obesity Reduction Strategy

• Main Authors: Mina Kabiri PhD (Author), Alison Sexton Ward PhD (Author), Abhilasha Ramasamy MS, MSc (Author), Rebecca Kee BA (Author), Rahul Ganguly PhD (Author), Brian Gabriel Smolarz MD, MS (Author), Tracy Zvenyach PhD, NP (Author), James R. Baumgardner PhD (Author), Dana P. Goldman PhD (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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While substantial public health investment in anti-smoking initiatives has had demonstrated benefits on health and fiscal outcomes, similar investment in reducing obesity has not been undertaken, despite the substantial burden obesity places on society. Anti-obesity medications (AOMs) are poorly pre...