Modeling the Cost Effectiveness of U.S. Child Care Policy Changes

This analysis estimated the long-term health benefits and health care cost-savings of reductions in body mass index (BMI) for the Australian population of children aged between 2 and 5 years. A proportional multistate, multiple cohort, lifetable model estimated the health benefits and health care cost-savings related to hypothetical reductions in BMI, informed by a scoping review of systematic reviews reporting the effectiveness of obesity prevention interventions in preschool aged children. Results suggested significant potential for…

This series paper argued for a strengthening of accountability systems across all actors to substantially improve performance on obesity reduction. To achieve the World Health Organization’s target to halt the rise in obesity and diabetes, dramatic actions are needed to improve the healthiness of food environments. In view of the industry opposition and government reluctance to regulate for healthier food environments, quasi-regulatory approaches might achieve progress. A four step accountability framework (take the account, share…

Despite the existence of effective interventions and best-practice guideline recommendations for childcare services to implement policies, practices, and programs to promote child healthy eating, physical activity, and prevent unhealthy weight gain, many services fail to do so. The primary aim of the review was to examine the effectiveness of strategies aimed to improve the implementation of policies, practices, or programs by childcare services that promote child healthy eating, physical activity, and/or obesity prevention. The secondary…