Cost-Effectiveness of an Obesity Management Program for 6- to 15-Year-Old Children in Poland: Data from Over Three Thousand Participants.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obesity and overweight, including childhood obesity and overweight, pose a public health challenge worldwide. According to the available research findings, long-term interventions focusing on dietary behavior, physical activity, and psychological support are the most effective in reducing obesity in children aged 6-18 years. There are limited studies showing the financial effectiveness of such interventions.

Objective

The objective of the present study was to evaluate cost-effectiveness of the 6-10-14 for Health weight management program using pharmacoeconomic indicators, i.e., cost-effectiveness analysis using the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio.

Methods

We used anthropometric data of 3,081 children included in a 1-year-long intervention with a full f

SUBMITTER: Bandurska E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7670340 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature