The Economics of Obesity Poverty, Income Inequality and Health /
Alavi Hojjat, Tahereh.
The Economics of Obesity Poverty, Income Inequality and Health / [electronic resource] : by Tahereh Alavi Hojjat, Rata Hojjat. - XXVIII, 84 p. 5 illus., 2 illus. in color. online resource. - SpringerBriefs in Public Health, 2192-3698 . - SpringerBriefs in Public Health, .
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.
9789811029110
10.1007/978-981-10-2911-0 doi
Medicine.
Health promotion.
Health economics.
Medical economics.
Social structure.
Social inequality.
Medicine & Public Health.
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention.
Health economics.
Social Structure, Social Inequality.
RA427.8
613 614.44
The Economics of Obesity Poverty, Income Inequality and Health / [electronic resource] : by Tahereh Alavi Hojjat, Rata Hojjat. - XXVIII, 84 p. 5 illus., 2 illus. in color. online resource. - SpringerBriefs in Public Health, 2192-3698 . - SpringerBriefs in Public Health, .
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.
9789811029110
10.1007/978-981-10-2911-0 doi
Medicine.
Health promotion.
Health economics.
Medical economics.
Social structure.
Social inequality.
Medicine & Public Health.
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention.
Health economics.
Social Structure, Social Inequality.
RA427.8
613 614.44