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Obesidad: un desafío para las políticas públicas.
- Source :
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Estudios Sociales: Revista de Alimentación Contemporánea y Desarrollo Regional . ene-jun2013, Vol. 21 Issue 41, p165-184. 18p. 1 Chart. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- According to World Health Organization obesity has become a global epidemic. Its increasing prevalence is leading to a greater incidence of associated diseases, with a significant impact on health systems costs and a decline in life quality. The obesity has become a priority problem of public health. Market failures present in the sector is an argument that justifies government intervention. Based on this, is that the objective of this paper is to analyze market failures present in the sector and make a comprehensive compilation of public policies that have been proposed for the treatment and prevention of obesity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- Spanish
- ISSN :
- 01884557
- Volume :
- 21
- Issue :
- 41
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Estudios Sociales: Revista de Alimentación Contemporánea y Desarrollo Regional
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 85244432