Review of Public Administration and Management

Juan Jaramillo

Publications

• Research Article
  Premature Mortality Costs Associated with Lifestyle Factors among US Citizens
  Author(s): Gavin Putzer and Juan JaramilloGavin Putzer and Juan Jaramillo
  
  Purpose: The leading causes of mortality in the US include chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, and cancer. These diseases may also be classified as major “lifestyle” diseases that trace partially to imprudent living and risky behavior. Design: To examine the monetary costs of lifestyle choices. Setting: USA Subjects: USA citizens Measures: We utilized the most recent data from the National Center for Health Statistics and mortality costs from the USA Census Bureau in order to estimate the costs of lifestyle decisions leading to premature death. Analysis: This study examines the monetary costs associated with six personal lifestyle decisions- smoking, diet, excessive alcohol consumption, illicit drug use, accidents, sexually transmitted infections-and.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2315-7844.1000177

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