Overweight and obesity affects over half of all men and women in OECD countries. This has significant health and … economic consequences. As part of OECD’s work on promoting best practices in public health, this report outlines policy …

The overweight or obese population is defined as the inhabitants with excessive weight presenting health risks because … from population-based health interview surveys) and "measured" data (precise estimates of height and weight from health …

Investment in health is a strategically important and often underestimated component of economic development. This … study sets out a systematic approach to improving health in poor countries. For emerging countries, substantially improved … health outcomes are a prerequisite to breaking out of the poverty cycle. This book on poverty and health, jointly published …

Good health is a benefit in many domains, such as work, studies or social relationships. Fostering a sound knowledge on …