One important question to consider is what one might call 'forced inactivity' and consequent low energy expenditure and any healthspan/lifespan consequences in caged laboratory animals.
Previous research suggests that "direct" reforms to the liability system reforms designed to reduce the level of compensation to potential claimants reduce medical expenditures without important consequences for patient health outcomes.
This finding leads to the hypothesis that changes in central nervous system disruption due to sleep loss, such as the alterations in appetitive brain signaling discovered in the current study, may trigger decisions that lead to increased calorie consumption in excess of energy expenditure changes, one consequence of which is weight gain.
Also in line with the literature [ 47] (systematic review), the strong association between BMI and walking impairments can simply be explained by low energy expenditure as a consequence of difficulties in moving around, contributing to a higher BMI.
Moreover it can be argued that high-burden countries could realize a significant return on investment from neglected disease R&D through savings to public expenditure as a consequence of improved treatment regimens, diagnostics, vaccines and operations.
Xu and colleagues in their examination of data from household surveys in 59 countries, argue that middle and low income countries in particular ought to address gaps in their health policy in terms of available health services, health insurance, out-of-pocket payments and financial risk protection to minimise catastrophic health expenditures and potential consequences of impoverishment [ 37].
The application of the STARD checklist may help prevent the implementation of unnecessary or inaccurate tests which can lead to unnecessary financial expenditure and potentially serious consequences for patients.
12, 13 Poor adherence to AHT causes suboptimal blood pressure control and, ultimately, preventable CV morbidity, hospitalizations, mortality, and health care expenditure, 10, 14– 16 all consequences that have been documented, but still remain overlooked.
As a consequence, government expenditure accounted for some 40% of GDP, and the government provided 51% of the country's employment.
Tax expenditures sometimes have unintended consequences.
"The issue is whether the Welsh government's present motorway option provides an unnecessary increase in capacity and in consequence unnecessary expenditure," said Prof Cole.
