Obesity and the Economics of Prevention

Fit not Fat

Franco Sassi, Senior Health Economist, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Paris, France

The authors, including special contributions from health and obesity experts Marc Suhrcke, Tim Lobstein, Donald Kenkel and Francesco Branca, challenge the perception that explanations for the obesity epidemic are simple and solutions are within reach. A detailed look at the data reveals a more complicated picture, one in which even finding objective evidence on the phenomenon is a difficult task.

“这体积,由经济合作与发展组织(OECD)发起的, provides an overview of trends and future projections of obesity; discusses the economic costs associated with this major health issue; and examines various government and market strategies designed to prevent this growing problem. . . A timely, valuable volume on a critical issue. . . Highly recommended.’
– E.P. Hoffman, Choice

‘This book presents a valuable set of results and suggestions about the best preventive interventions to reduce the burden of obesity. It will aid any country concerned about this burden in defining public policies aimed at altering current trends.’
– Julio Frenk, Harvard School of Public Health, US

‘The positive message of this book is that the obesity epidemic can be successfully addressed by comprehensive strategies involving multiple interventions directed at individuals and populations.’
– Ala Alwan, World Health Organization

‘This innovative and well-researched book combines insights from a wide range of disciplines. It provides a clear exposition of the evidence that policy makers need to take action.’
– Martin McKee, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK