Heavy Burden of Obesity: The Economics of Prevention

Heavy Burden of obesity : The Economics of PreventionA quick guide for policy makersIn a Nutshell | OECD Mental Health Performance Framework22 ContactMichele Cecchini Lead Economist for Public Health, Health Division, OECD + This document, as well as any data and map included herein, are without prejudice to the status of or sovereignty over any territory, to the delimitation of international frontiers and boundaries and to the name of any territory, city or area. This publication has been produced with the financial and substantive assistance of the European Commission. The contents of this report are the sole responsibility of the OECD and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European opinions expressed and arguments employed herein do not necessarily reflect the official views of the OECD member countries or EU member states. Note by Turkey: The information in this document with reference to Cyprus relates to the southern part of the Island.

children with a healthy weight are 13% more likely to report good performance in schools. > Overweight reduces employment and workers’ productivity. The impact can be quantified as equivalent to a reduction in the workforce of 54 million people per year across the 52 countries analysed, which include OECD, EU28, G20, OECD accession

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