Is the positive association between middle-income and rich household wealth and adult sub-Saharan African women’s overweight status modified by the level of education attainment? A cross-sectional study of 22 countries

Is the positive association between middle-income and rich household wealth and adult sub-Saharan African women’s overweight status modified by the level of education attainment? A cross-sectional study of 22 countries

Abstract Background Previous studies show a positive association between household wealth and overweight in sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries; however, the manner in which this relationship differs in the presence of educational attainment has not been well-established. This study examined the mul...

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Main Authors: Ifeoma D. Ozodiegwu, Henry V. Doctor, Megan Quinn, Laina D. Mercer, Ogbebor Enaholo Omoike, Hadii M. Mamudu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Overweight
Sub-Saharan Africa
Socioeconomic status
Effect modification
Educational attainment
Household wealth
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-08956-3

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