Socioeconomic inequality in childhood obesity and its determinants: a Blinder–Oaxaca decomposition

Objective: Childhood obesity has become a priority health concern worldwide. Socioeconomic status (SES) is one of its main determinants. This study aimed to assess the socioeconomic inequality of obesity in children and adolescents at national and provincial levels in Iran. Methods: This multicenter...

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Main Authors: Roya Kelishadi, Mostafa Qorbani, Ramin Heshmat, Shirin Djalalinia, Ali Sheidaei, Saeid Safiri, Nastaran Hajizadeh, Mohammad Esmaeil Motlagh, Gelayol Ardalan, Hamid Asayesh, Morteza Mansourian
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Published: Elsevier 2018-03-01
Series:Jornal de Pediatria (Versão em Português)
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2255553617301076