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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Table of Contents:
  • 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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