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Article: THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF OBESITY ON AUTOMOBILE FUEL CONSUMPTION
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- The Engineering Economist
- Article date:
- October 1, 2006
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Copyright informationCopyright Institute of Industrial Engineers 2006. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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Obesity has become a major public health problem in the United States. There are numerous health implications and risks associated with obesity. One socio-economic implication of obesity is that it reduces passenger vehicle fuel economy (i.e., the miles per gallon achieved by automobiles, which include cars and light trucks driven for noncommercial purposes). This article quantifies the amount of additional fuel consumed (annually) in the United States by automobiles that is attributable to higher average passenger (driver and non-driver) weights, during the period from 1960 to 2002. The analysis uses existing driving data in conjunction with historical weight data. The results indicate ...
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