The Impact of Overweight and Obesity on Pediatric Medical Expenditures

Davene Wright () and Lisa Prosser

Applied Health Economics and Health Policy, 2014, vol. 12, issue 2, 139-150

Abstract: These findings may reflect new trends in healthcare use among obese youth. Future research should assess whether services are being underused by obese youth and the impact of persistent obesity on long-term medical expenditures. Copyright Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2014

Date: 2014
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