Influence of Maternal and Child Lifestyle-Related Characteristics on the Socioeconomic Inequality in Overweight and Obesity among 5-year-old Children; The “Be Active, Eat Right” Study

Influence of Maternal and Child Lifestyle-Related Characteristics on the Socioeconomic Inequality in Overweight and Obesity among 5-year-old Children; The “Be Active, Eat Right” Study

It is unclear whether the socioeconomic inequality in prevalence of overweight and obesity is already present among very young children. This study investigates the association between overweight and socioeconomic status (SES, with maternal educational level as an indicator of SES) among 5-year-old...

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Main Authors: Lydian Veldhuis, Ineke Vogel, Lenie van Rossem, Carry M. Renders, Remy A. HiraSing, Johan P. Mackenbach, Hein Raat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-06-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
preschool child
overweight
obesity
social class
lifestyle
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/10/6/2336

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