Trends in socioeconomic inequalities in anthropometric status in a population undergoing the nutritional transition: data from 1982, 1993 and 2004 pelotas birth cohort studies

Trends in socioeconomic inequalities in anthropometric status in a population undergoing the nutritional transition: data from 1982, 1993 and 2004 pelotas birth cohort studies

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Socioeconomic inequalities in child nutrition may change rapidly over time, particularly in populations undergoing the nutrition transition. Yet, the few available studies are repeated cross-sectional surveys. By studying three prosp...

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Main Authors: Matijasevich Alicia, Santos Iná S, Menezes Ana M B, Barros Aluísio J D, Gigante Denise P, Horta Bernardo L, Barros Fernando C, Victora Cesar G
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Socioeconomic factors
Health status disparities
Cohort studies
Child nutrition
Overweight
Stunting
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/511

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