The economic impact of obesity in Kuwait: a micro-costing study evaluating the burden of obesity-related comorbidities

CONCLUSIONS: Our study confirms that ORCs generate a significant financial burden to the public payer. The study provides an economic case for policymakers to recognize the exigency for obesity prevention and control in accordance with the ORC prevalence, and the need for sustainable investments towards body-mass index management to prevent individuals from developing multiple comorbidities.PMID:37853705 | DOI:10.1080/13696998.2023.2265721
Source: Journal of Medical Economics - Category: Health Management Authors: Source Type: research