Özet:

Obesity is a widespread disease worldwide and causes many economic, health and socio-psychological problems. These problems caused by obesity cannot be solved by themselves in the market due to exorbitations, unfair goods, uncohered time preferences and lack of information. That is why public policies are needed. Through public policies, the reduction of negative externalities, the increased knowledge of individuals about foods that cause obesity and obesity, the design of time preferences to benefit in the long run, and the obesity is considered a disadvantaged good and measures are taken accordingly. The purpose of the study is to explore the reasons for the need for public policy against obesity disease. In this context, it has been achieved that the market does not work effectively in the field of obesity disease and that public policies are necessary and important in the effective fight against obesity.