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New study examines how diabetes and weight-loss drugs affect employment and working hours
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Diabetes and weight-loss medications may have economic effects beyond health care spending, according to new research from NYU Abu Dhabi. Using population-wide data from Denmark, the study found that diabetes treatment caused an increased likelihood of employment, while weight-ma
Diabetes and weight-loss medications may have economic effects beyond health care spending, according to new research from NYU Abu Dhabi. Using population-wide data from Denmark, the study found that diabetes treatment caused an increased likelihood of employment, while weight-management treatment caused longer working hours among people already employed. The findings also point to implications for income tax revenue and public health care spending.
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