Question

Investigate the cost of specific behaviours, illness or disease in the community, such as, the economic impact of obesity and inactivity on society.

Answer 1

• Gather information on healthcare expenses, medicines, missed work or school, and the support needed by affected people.
• Obesity and inactivity can increase the risk of non-communicable diseases, raising costs for families and health services and reducing productivity.
• Use reliable local data where possible, and compare costs across individuals, families and the wider community.