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Title
Impact of morbid obesity on medical expenditures in adults.
Authors
Arterburn, D E; Maciejewski, M L; Tsevat, J
Abstract
Morbid obesity (body mass index (BMI) > or =40 kg/m2) is associated with substantially increased morbidity and mortality from chronic health conditions and with poorer health-related quality of life; however, less is known about the impact of morbid obesity on healthcare expenditures.
Publication
International journal of obesity (2005), 2005, Vol 29, Issue 3, p334