Systematic review on the use of cost-benefit analysis to evaluate food environment interventions.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The global obesity epidemic is a complex issue influenced by various factors, including the food system and its environment. Increasingly, interventions targeting systemic changes in the food environment are being implemented to address obesity. Cost-benefit analysis (CBA) is gaining recognition as a valuable tool for evaluating these interventions, due to its ability to capture broader societal impacts beyond health outcomes. However, its application in this context remains poorly understood.

Methods

A systematic review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines, searching academic databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Web of Science, EconLit, CRD). Study quality was assessed using the Making an Early Intervention Business Case checklist, designed to eva

SUBMITTER: Osifowora B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12455489 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature