Obesity, Business and Public Policy
Title | Obesity, Business and Public Policy PDF eBook |
Author | Zoltán J. Ács |
Publisher | Edward Elgar Publishing |
Pages | 285 |
Release | 2010-01-01 |
Genre | Medical |
ISBN | 1847204066 |
The effects of obesity have become practically ubiquitous in the US. This book aims to provide an alternative framework through which to explore the important and controversial obesity debate that has spilled over from the medical community. This book is not about obesity as a medical condition, nor does it offer a wide-ranging discussion on the health effects of obesity or the role of the 'right' diet.
Obesity and the Economics of Prevention Fit not Fat
Title | Obesity and the Economics of Prevention Fit not Fat PDF eBook |
Author | OECD |
Publisher | OECD Publishing |
Pages | 270 |
Release | 2010-09-23 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 926408486X |
This book examines the scale and characteristics of the obesity epidemic, the respective roles and influence of market forces and governments, and the impact of interventions.
Perspectives from United Kingdom and United States Policy Makers on Obesity Prevention
Title | Perspectives from United Kingdom and United States Policy Makers on Obesity Prevention PDF eBook |
Author | Institute of Medicine |
Publisher | National Academies Press |
Pages | 97 |
Release | 2010-09-13 |
Genre | Medical |
ISBN | 0309161541 |
Both the United Kingdom and the United States are grappling with nationwide epidemics of obesity. Obesity contributes to diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and some cancers, among other diseases. Although many people are aware of obesity's causes and consequences, few see it as a problem for their own families-despite clinical evidence to the contrary. Given this disconnect between perception and reality, policy makers in both countries struggle to find a way to reach people to encourage change. The IOM brought together policy makers from the U.K. and U.S. for a workshop on October 22, 2009, to discuss the challenges of and promising approaches to the struggle against obesity. Presenters spoke about current policies, programs, and partnerships that are addressing the obesity epidemic and evidence for effective strategies to change perception and behaviors. The workshop, summarized in this document, provided an opportunity for both countries to learn from each other's efforts and to consider how to apply new strategies at home.
The Obesity Epidemic
Title | The Obesity Epidemic PDF eBook |
Author | Monica M. Taylor |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 94 |
Release | 2017-11-16 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 3319689789 |
This book addresses the obesity epidemic from a political, economic and social perspective. Examining the populations that suffer the greatest from political and economic decision-making associated with obesity prevalence, this book utilizes a contemporary framework to discuss obesity. While it does examine the behavioral risks associated with rising obesity rates, it also explores the political level, by evaluating theories in social justice and the political economy that foster or restrict at-risk behaviors. It considers the economic context through rising income inequality levels in the US. It also critiques the actions of higher institutions, including transnational corporations, as social contributors to this epidemic. Finally, it compares global and national challenges of the epidemic.
Bridging the Evidence Gap in Obesity Prevention
Title | Bridging the Evidence Gap in Obesity Prevention PDF eBook |
Author | Institute of Medicine |
Publisher | National Academies Press |
Pages | 336 |
Release | 2010-12-24 |
Genre | Medical |
ISBN | 0309149894 |
To battle the obesity epidemic in America, health care professionals and policymakers need relevant, useful data on the effectiveness of obesity prevention policies and programs. Bridging the Evidence Gap in Obesity Prevention identifies a new approach to decision making and research on obesity prevention to use a systems perspective to gain a broader understanding of the context of obesity and the many factors that influence it.
The Economics of Obesity
Title | The Economics of Obesity PDF eBook |
Author | Kristian Bolin |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 389 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Health & Fitness |
ISBN | 0762314060 |
Focuses on the economics of obesity. This work assesses the impact of food quality, access to fast food, food prices, legislation, and other factors on diet, physical activity, and body weight. It calculates the impact of obesity on hospital costs and examines the externalities imposed by obesity through health insurance.
The Effects of Farm and Food Policy on Obesity in the United States
Title | The Effects of Farm and Food Policy on Obesity in the United States PDF eBook |
Author | Julian M. Alston |
Publisher | Palgrave Macmillan |
Pages | 393 |
Release | 2017-07-19 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 9781137486479 |
This book uses an economic framework to examine the consequences of U.S. farm and food policies for obesity, its social costs, and the implications for government policy. Drawing on evidence from economics, public health, nutrition, and medicine, the authors evaluate past and potential future roles of policies such as farm subsidies, public agricultural R&D, food assistance programs, taxes on particular foods (such as sodas) or nutrients (such as fat), food labeling laws, and advertising controls. The findings are mostly negative—it is generally not economic to use farm and food policies as obesity policy—but some food policies that combine incentives and information have potential to make a worthwhile impact. This book is accessible to advanced undergraduate and graduate students across the sciences and social sciences, as well as to decision-makers in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors.