The weight of work: the association between maternal employment and overweight in low- and middle-income countries

The weight of work: the association between maternal employment and overweight in low- and middle-income countries

Abstract Background Maternal employment has increased in low-and middle-income countries (LMIC) and is a hypothesized risk factor for maternal overweight due to increased income and behavioral changes related to time allocation. However, few studies have investigated this relationship in LMIC. Metho...

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Main Authors: Vanessa M. Oddo, Sara N. Bleich, Keshia M. Pollack, Pamela J. Surkan, Noel T. Mueller, Jessica C. Jones-Smith
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-10-01
Series:International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Subjects:
Maternal employment
Overweight
Low- and middle-income countries
Nutrition transition
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12966-017-0522-y

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