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The Economics of Obesity: Poverty, Income Inequality and Health

By Tahereh Alavi Hojjat , Rata Hojjat (auth.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer Singapore
Year
2017
ISBN
978-981-10-2910-3, 978-981-10-2911-0
DOI
10.1007/978-981-10-2911-0
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1399790 bytes)
Series
SpringerBriefs in Public Health
Edition
1
Pages
XXVIII, 84\102
Time added
2017-04-19 23:43:39
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention;Health EcoSocial Inequality

Description

Providing a fascinating insight into the factors that influence individual choices regarding eating habits, diet and other behavioral patterns relevant to obesity, this book offers a new perspective about the relationship of obesity to poverty and inequality. 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.

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