Economic analysis on the relationship between medical cost, obesity, health outcomes and labour market in Malaysia

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Economic analysis on the relationship between medical cost, obesity, health outcomes and labour market in Malaysia

Obesity has reached epidemic levels worldwide, including Malaysia. Although the government of Malaysia had introduced various programs to reverse the obesity epidemic, there is no significant change in outcome. In fact, obesity prevalence remains high and even shows dramatic increase although many e...

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Main Author:	Foo, Lee Peng
Format:	Thesis
Language:	English
Published:	2017
Subjects:	Public health - Economic aspects Nutrition Obesity
Online Access:	http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/68497/ http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/68497/1/FEP%202018%209.pdf

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