Obesity Epidemic and the Environment

Latin America and the Caribbean Region

Matheus Koengkan, Jose Fuinhas, Aida Tavares, Nuno Silva
Elsevier
312 pages
ISBN: 9780323993395
October 2022

This book provides a broad analysis of the macroeconomic impact of the obesity epidemic on environmental degradation in the LAC region. Case studies combine theory and practice to achieve critical conclusions (and subsequent policy implications), providing useful tools for those working on actual health, energy and environmental challenges. It is written for researchers, policymakers, international organizations and practitioners in various fields, especially those in public health, health economics, energy and environmental economics and social sciences.