The Economics of Obesity [[electronic resource] ] : Poverty, Income Inequality and Health / / by Tahereh Alavi Hojjat, Rata Hojjat

• Autore: Alavi Hojjat Tahereh
• Pubblicazione: Singapore : , : Springer Singapore : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2017
• Edizione: 1st ed. 2017.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (XXVIII, 84 p. 5 illus., 2 illus. in color.)
• Disciplina: 610
• Soggetto topico: Health promotion; Health economics; Social structure; Equality; Health Promotion and Disease Prevention; Health Economics; Social Structure, Social Inequality
• Persona (resp. second.): HojjatRata
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Nota di contenuto: 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.
• Sommario/riassunto: 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.
• Titolo autorizzato: The Economics of Obesity
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910254469003321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: SpringerBriefs in Public Health, . 2192-3698