What are theories from economics for why individuals engage in unhealthy behaviors? What are factors leading to the rise in chronic, non-communicable diseases in lower and middle-income countries? What are potential explanations for the opioid epidemic in the US? How effective are interventions, such as workplace wellness programs, at improving behaviors and risk factors?

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Theories from Economics for Unhealthy Behaviors Rational Choice Theory Individuals may engage in unhealthy behaviors due to rational decisionmaking weighing the costs and benefits For example they may ... View the full answer