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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Main Authors Alavi Hojjat, Tahereh (Author), Hojjat, Rata (Author)
Corporate Author SpringerLink (Online service)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Singapore : Springer Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
SeriesSpringerBriefs in Public Health,
Subjects
Medicine.
Health promotion.
Health economics.
Medical economics.
Social structure.
Social inequality.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9789811029110
ISSN2192-3698
DOI10.1007/978-981-10-2911-0
Physical DescriptionXXVIII, 84 p. 5 illus., 2 illus. in color. online resource.

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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.
ISBN:9789811029110
ISSN:2192-3698
Access:Plný text je dostupný pouze z IP adres počítačů Univerzity Tomáše Bati ve Zlíně nebo vzdáleným přístupem pro zaměstnance a studenty
DOI:10.1007/978-981-10-2911-0
Physical Description:XXVIII, 84 p. 5 illus., 2 illus. in color. online resource.

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