THE ECONOMICS OF OBESITY. POVERTY, INCOME INEQUALITY AND HEALTH

THE ECONOMICS OF OBESITY. POVERTY, INCOME INEQUALITY AND HEALTH

Editorial:
SPRINGER
Año de edición:
Materia
Nutrición y Dietética
ISBN:
978-981-10-2910-3
Páginas:
84
N. de edición:
1
Idioma:
Inglés
Ilustraciones:
5
Disponibilidad:
Disponible en 2-3 semanas

Descuento:

-5%

Antes:

57,19 €

Despues:

54,33 €

1. Different Perspectives on Causes of Obesity
2. Consequences of Obesity
3. Economic Analysis: Behavioral Pattern and Diet Choice
4. Socioeconomic Factors: Poverty and Obesity
5. Income Inequality and Obesity
6. Data and Methodology: Empirical Investigation of the Relationship Among Obesity, Income Inequality, and Poverty
7. Food Policy Interventions
8. Concluding Comments

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.

Features
• Explores behavioural patterns relevant to this important global issue, which is of high interest to a broad audience
• Digestible read that brings together a multitude of topics on obesity previously not discussed in one book
• Provides a unique framework for justifications for government food policy interventions