The economic burden of obesity in 2024: a cost analysis using the value of a statistical life
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DOI: 10.1080/09581596.2024.2333407
Abstract: ABSTRACT In 2024, the economic burden of obesity remains a paramount global concern due to its escalating prevalence, which imposes substantial pressures on healthcare systems, hampers productivity, and detracts from the quality of life. This… read more here.
Keywords: value; obesity; economic burden; life ... See more keywords
THU0150 Impact of comorbidity burden and obesity on the effectiveness of tocilizumab in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
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DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2018-eular.1740
Abstract: Background Few real-world studies have evaluated the impact of comorbidity burden or obesity on the effectiveness of tocilizumab (TCZ) for the improvement of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) disease activity. Objectives To compare the effectiveness of TCZ… read more here.
Keywords: tcz; comorbidity burden; burden obesity; comorbidity ... See more keywords
The economic burden of obesity in 4 south-eastern European countries associated with obesity-related co-morbidities
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DOI: 10.1186/s12913-024-10840-4
Abstract: To provide an assessment of the cost burden of obesity across a spectrum of obesity-related comorbidities (ORCs) for four countries in South-Eastern Europe (SEE). A micro-costing analysis from the public payer perspective was conducted to… read more here.
Keywords: obesity; south eastern; burden; cost ... See more keywords
The dual burden of obesity: decoding metabolism and female reproductive endocrinology
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DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2025.1627607
Abstract: The global prevalence of obesity continues to rise, posing a threat to health, especially among women, where obesity can lead to reproductive endocrine disorders. Adipose tissue interacts with endocrine hormones, including insulin, leptin, and sex… read more here.
Keywords: endocrine dysfunction; obesity; reproductive endocrine; dual burden ... See more keywords
Economic Burden of Obesity: A Systematic Literature Review
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph14040435
Abstract: Background: The rising prevalence of obesity represents an important public health issue. An assessment of its costs may be useful in providing recommendations for policy and decision makers. This systematic review aimed to assess the… read more here.
Keywords: obesity; systematic literature; economic burden; burden obesity ... See more keywords