Modeling the cost of inaction in treating obesity in Canada
The economic implications of not addressing obesity effectively are substantial, emphasizing the urgent need for utilizing effective chronic disease management strategies. Our findings highlight the disproportionate impact on women and the broader economic consequences, underscoring the imperative for tailored policy interventions. Investing in comprehensive, evidence-based obesity management not only enhances individual well-being but also yields significant societal and economic benefits.
Authors
- Tanvi Sapra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2198-1165)
- Timothy M. Dall (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5106-9401)
- Sanjeev Sockalingam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9626-1509)
- Ian Patton (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-6588-5003)
- Fang Chen
- Zachary Natale
Institutions
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CA)
- University of Toronto (CA)
- Canadian Obesity Network (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-03-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-21905-2
- Primary Topic
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Eli Lilly Canada