2013
DOI: 10.1017/s1368980013000086
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Obesity prevalence in Mexico: impact on health and economic burden

Abstract: Objective: Along with other countries having high and low-to-middle income, Mexico has experienced a substantial change in obesity rates. This rapid growth in obesity prevalence has led to high rates of obesity-related diseases and associated health-care costs. Design: Micro-simulation is used to project future BMI trends. Additionally thirteen BMI-related diseases and health-care costs are estimated. The results are simulated for three hypothetical scenarios: no BMI reduction and BMI reductions of 1 % and 5 %… Show more

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“…A conspicuous result are rising rates of overweight and obesity with serious negative implications for people's health (2)(3)(4) . In 2008, 34 % of all adults in the world were overweight or obese (5) .…”
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confidence: 99%
“…A conspicuous result are rising rates of overweight and obesity with serious negative implications for people's health (2)(3)(4) . In 2008, 34 % of all adults in the world were overweight or obese (5) .…”
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confidence: 99%
“…We note that the concurrent rise in diabetes deaths over the test period may indicate population-level shifts in behavioural factors (e.g., obesity) that elevate the burden of chronic disease (34).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 91%
“…Estimates suggest that, in Mexico, obesity was among the six main risk factors for mortality in 2010 (The Burden of Disease Project, 2010). While healthcare costs of 13 obesity-related diseases in 2013 were estimated at US$880 million, with alarming projections for the next few years, recent estimates predict that, if an effective policy does not control the current trend, by 2020, direct healthcare costs in Mexico will rise above US$1 billion (Rtveladze et al, 2013). Bending the obesity trend would also reduce inequalities.…”
Section: Tackle the Obesity Epidemic Which Is A Health As Well As An mentioning
confidence: 99%