The economics of obesity : poverty, income inequality and health /

This book offers a new perspective about the relationship of obesity to poverty and inequality providing a fascinating insight into the factors that influence individual choices regarding eating habits, diet and other behavioral patterns relevant to obesity. The authors explore a unique socioeconomi...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores principales: Hojjat, Tahereh Alavi, 1953- (Autor), Hojjat, Rata (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Singapore : Springer, [2017]
Colección:SpringerBriefs in public health.
Temas:
Obesity > Economic aspects.
Overweight persons > Economic conditions.
Poverty.
Obesity > economics
Diet > adverse effects
Health Status Disparities
Obesity > epidemiology
Poverty
Obésité > Aspect économique.
Personnes en surpoids > Conditions économiques.
Pauvreté.
poverty.
MEDICAL > Public Health.
Equality
Health promotion
Medical economics
Medicine
Social structure
Internet Resources.
Index not Present.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:This book offers a new perspective about the relationship of obesity to poverty and inequality providing a fascinating insight into the factors that influence individual choices regarding eating habits, diet and other behavioral patterns relevant to obesity. The authors explore a unique socioeconomic model that helps build the framework to understand the causes of obesity and its relation to health, science, and economics. An essential read for policy makers who are seeking a framework to address this problem.
Descripción Física:1 online resource
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9789811029110
9811029113
9811029105
9789811029103
ISSN:2192-3698

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