The economics of obesity : poverty, income inequality and health / Tahereh Alavi Hojjat, Rata Hojjat.
Hojjat, Tahereh Alavi, 1953- author.; Hojjat, Rata, author.
2017
RA645.O23
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Title The economics of obesity : poverty, income inequality and health / Tahereh Alavi Hojjat, Rata Hojjat.
Author Hojjat, Tahereh Alavi, 1953- author.
ISBN 9789811029110 (electronic book)
9811029113 (electronic book)
9789811029103
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-2911-0
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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Source of Description Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed March 2, 2017).
Added Author Hojjat, Rata, author.
Series SpringerBriefs in public health.
Available in Other Form Print version: 9789811029103
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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.

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