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Hojjat, Rata.

The economics of obesitypoverty, income inequality and health /

Record Type:	Electronic resources : Monograph/item
Title/Author:	The economics of obesityby Tahereh Alavi Hojjat, Rata Hojjat.
Reminder of title:	poverty, income inequality and health /
Author:	Hojjat, Tahereh Alavi.
other author:	Hojjat, Rata.
Published:	Singapore :Springer Singapore :2017.
Description:	xxviii, 84 p. :ill., digital ;24 cm.
Contained By:	Springer eBooks
Subject:	ObesityEconomic aspects.
Online resource:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-2911-0
ISBN:	9789811029110$q(electronic bk.)

The economics of obesitypoverty, income inequality and health /
Hojjat, Tahereh Alavi.

The economics of obesitypoverty, income inequality and health /[electronic resource] :by Tahereh Alavi Hojjat, Rata Hojjat. - Singapore :Springer Singapore :2017. - xxviii, 84 p. :ill., digital ;24 cm. - 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.

ISBN: 9789811029110$q(electronic bk.)

Standard No.: 10.1007/978-981-10-2911-0doiSubjects--Topical Terms:

774373
Obesity
--Economic aspects.

LC Class. No.: RA645.O23

Dewey Class. No.: 614.59398

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