Obesity in pregnancy : outcomes and economics


Autoria(s): Rowlands, Ingrid; Graves, Nicholas; de Jersey, Susan Jane; McIntyre, H. David; Callaway, Leonie
Data(s)

01/04/2010

Resumo

Maternal obesity is an important aspect of reproductive care. It is the commonest risk factor for maternal mortality in developed countries and is also associated with a wide spectrum of adverse pregnancy outcomes. Maternal obesity may have longer-term implications for the health of the mother and infant, which in turn will have economic implications. Efforts to prevent, manage and treat obesity in pregnancy will be costly, but may pay dividends from reduced future economic costs, and subsequent improvements to maternal and infant health. Decision-makers working in this area of health services should understand whether the problem can be reduced, at what cost; and then, what cost savings and health benefits will accrue in the future from a reduction of the problem.

Identificador

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/29948/

Publicador

Elsevier

Relação

DOI:10.1016/j.siny.2009.09.003

Rowlands, Ingrid, Graves, Nicholas, de Jersey, Susan Jane, McIntyre, H. David, & Callaway, Leonie (2010) Obesity in pregnancy : outcomes and economics. Seminars in Fetal and Neonatal Medicine, 15(2), pp. 94-99.

Direitos

Copyright 2009 Elsevier

This is the author’s version of a work that was accepted for publication in Seminars in Fetal and Neonatal Medicine. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality control mechanisms may not be reflected in this document. Changes may have been made to this work since it was submitted for publication. A definitive version was subsequently published in Seminars in Fetal and Neonatal Medicine, [VOL 15, ISSUE 2, (2010)] DOI: 10.1016/j.siny.2009.09.003

Fonte

Faculty of Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation; School of Exercise & Nutrition Sciences; School of Public Health & Social Work

Palavras-Chave #140208 Health Economics #111402 Obstetrics and Gynaecology #Costs #Maternal #Pregnancy #Obesity
Tipo

Journal Article