Economic evaluations of obesity interventions are critical to informing policymakers and clinical practitioners about best-value prevention and treatment interventions. However, existing studies often fail to measure appropriate outcomes over sufficient time periods and to adequately address the...

Background Earlier studies have estimated the impact of increased body mass index (BMI) on healthcare costs. Various methods have been used to avoid potential biases and inconsistencies. Each of these methods measure different local effects and have different strengths and weaknesses. Methods In...