The economics of obesity : poverty, income inequality and health / Tahereh Alavi Hojjat, Rata Hojjat.
By: Hojjat, Tahereh Alavi,, autor
Contributor(s): Hojjat, Rata,, autor
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E-bookSeries: (SpringerBriefs in public health, 2192-3698).Publisher: Singapore : Springer International Publishing, 2017Description: 1 recurso en línea.ISBN: 9789811029103; 9789811029110; 9811029105; 9811029113.Subject: Igualdad
Online resources: Acceso a este recurso digital (usuarios Universidad Europea de Madrid)
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Madrid Digital Acceso Electrónico (UEM) | Ciencias de la Salud | RA645.O23 H655 2017 EB (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Acceso electrónico | eBook.20023062 |
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.
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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