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: eBook
Language: English
Published: Singapore : Springer Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
Series: SpringerBriefs in Public Health,
Subjects:
Medicine.
Health promotion.
Health economics.
Medical economics.
Social structure.
Social inequality.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
ISBN: 9789811029110
Physical Description: XXVIII, 84 p. 5 illus., 2 illus. in color. online resource.

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