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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Κύριοι συγγραφείς: Alavi Hojjat, Tahereh (Συγγραφέας), Hojjat, Rata (Συγγραφέας)
Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
Γλώσσα:English
Έκδοση: Singapore : Springer Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
Σειρά:SpringerBriefs in Public Health,
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Διαθέσιμο Online:Full Text via HEAL-Link
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