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: | , |
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Singapore :
Springer,
[2017]
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| Series: | SpringerBriefs in public health.
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Full text (Emmanuel users only) |
| 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. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9789811029110 9811029113 9811029105 9789811029103 |
| ISSN: | 2192-3698 |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed March 2, 2017). |