The Economics of Obesity
Poverty, Income Inequality and Health
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Specialties, Preventive Medicine, Business & Finance, Economics
| Author: | Tahereh Alavi Hojjat, Rata Hojjat | ISBN: | 9789811029110 |
| Publisher: | Springer Singapore | Publication: | February 22, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Springer | Language: | English |
| Author: | Tahereh Alavi Hojjat, Rata Hojjat |
| ISBN: | 9789811029110 |
| Publisher: | Springer Singapore |
| Publication: | February 22, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Springer |
| Language: | English |
Providing a fascinating insight into the factors that influence individual choices regarding eating habits, diet and other behavioral patterns relevant to obesity, this book offers a new perspective about the relationship of obesity to poverty and inequality. 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.
Providing a fascinating insight into the factors that influence individual choices regarding eating habits, diet and other behavioral patterns relevant to obesity, this book offers a new perspective about the relationship of obesity to poverty and inequality. 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.
