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Economic analysis of a school-based obesity prevention program.

Li Yan Wang1, Quanhe Yang, Richard Lowry

  • 1Division of Adolescent and School Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway, MS K-33, Chamblee, GA 30341, USA. lgw0@cdc.gov

Obesity Research
|November 25, 2003
PubMed
Summary

The Planet Health school program effectively reduces youth obesity, proving cost-effective and saving society money. This obesity prevention initiative is a worthwhile public health investment.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Economics
  • Pediatric Obesity Prevention

Background:

  • Childhood obesity is a significant public health concern with long-term health and economic consequences.
  • School-based interventions offer a promising avenue for addressing youth obesity.
  • The economic impact of obesity includes increased medical care costs and lost productivity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the cost-effectiveness and cost-benefit of the Planet Health school-based obesity prevention program.
  • To determine the economic value of preventing adult overweight from a societal perspective.

Main Methods:

  • A standard cost-effectiveness analysis was conducted from a societal viewpoint.
  • Intervention costs, medical costs of adult overweight, and productivity losses were quantified.

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  • Health outcomes were measured as prevented cases of adult overweight and quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) saved.

    • Main Results:

    • At $14 per student annually, Planet Health is projected to prevent 1.9% of female students from becoming overweight adults.
    • The program is estimated to save 4.1 QALYs and generate societal savings of $7,313 per student.
    • Cost per QALY saved was $4,305, with the program demonstrating cost-saving under most scenarios.

    Conclusions:

    • The Planet Health program is a cost-effective and cost-saving intervention for reducing youth obesity.
    • School-based obesity prevention programs represent an efficient use of public funds.
    • Policymakers and program planners should consider implementing similar initiatives.