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    Obesity in Thailand and Its Economic Cost Estimation

    Teerawattananon, Yot; Luz, Alia | March 2017
    Abstract
    Obesity is becoming a global concern because many non-communicable diseases are attributable to obesity. Though it is highly prevalent in developed countries, obesity is quickly growing to be of concern in low- and middle-income countries such as Thailand, primarily due to the potential strain on its limited resources. Given the potential effect of obesity on the Thai health system, this paper discusses the trends, causes, and impact of obesity in Thailand. It is particularly geared for similar settings that will be dealing with this issue in coming decades. Based on a review of existing and grey literature, this paper addresses the following topics. The epidemiology of obesity in Thailand is described to provide an understanding of the overall trends of its prevalence in terms of sex, age, and geographical location. The etiology of obesity explores its causes and risk factors for children, adults, and the elderly. Obesity’s impact is outlined in terms of the health and non-health impacts of obesity, including the health problems resulting from this condition, the cost to the healthcare system of obesity-related illnesses, and the social impact of obesity. The general framework for economic cost estimation of obesity is also illustrated for readers without economic background to better understand the approach. This paper concludes with the policy responses of the government and provides an idea of the various ways that the country has tackled this issue.
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    Teerawattananon, Yot; Luz, Alia. 2017. Obesity in Thailand and Its Economic Cost Estimation. © Asian Development Bank Institute. http://hdl.handle.net/11540/7711.
    Keywords
    Results-Based Monitoring And Evaluation
    Project Evaluation & Review Technique
    Operations Evaluation
    Quality of Health Care
    Public Health Insurance
    Integrated Health Care
    Health Care Policy
    Health Care Access
    Project impact
    Project failure
    Medical Services
    Medical Insurance
    Health Costs
    Medical Care
    Participatory monitoring and evaluation
    Task analysis
    Participative management
    Health services for women
    Cost of medical care
    Medical and health care industry
    Delivery of medical care
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    Teerawattananon, Yot
    Luz, Alia
    Theme
    Evaluation
    Health
     
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