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Title
The economics of obesity : poverty, income inequality and health / Tahereh Alavi Hojjat, Rata Hojjat.
ISBN
9789811029110 (electronic book)
9811029113 (electronic book)
9789811029103
Published
Singapore : Springer, [2017]
Language
English
Description
1 online resource.
Item Number
10.1007/978-981-10-2911-0 doi
Call Number
RA645.O23
Dewey Decimal Classification
614.5/9398
Summary
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.
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Digital File Characteristics
text file PDF
Source of Description
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed March 2, 2017).
Series
SpringerBriefs in public health.
Available in Other Form
Print version: 9789811029103
1. Different Perspectives on Causes of Obesity
2. Consequences of Obesity
3. Economic Analysis: Behavioral Patterns and Diet Choice
4. Socioeconomic Factors: Poverty and Obesity
5. Income Inequality and Obesity
6. Data & Methodology: Obesity, Poverty and Income Inequality
7. Food Policy Interventions
8. Concluding Comments.