Hard truths and a new strategy for addressing childhood obesity.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
We debunk three likely misperceptions about childhood obesity: (1) the epidemic thereof is caused by poverty, (2) information campaigns alone would be effective at reducing childhood obesity rates, and (3) obesity-reducing interventions would necessarily save money. We then discuss policies that could be effective at reducing childhood obesity rates and propose a tax/subsidy strategy that would provide the right incentives for governments, schools, and households to make appropriate investments in obesity prevention efforts.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Finkelstein, EA; Bilger, M
Published Date
- April 2012
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 8 / 2
Start / End Page
- 106 - 109
PubMed ID
- 22799509
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 2153-2176
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 2153-2168
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1089/chi.2011.0107
Language
- eng