Is the social gradient of female obesity in lower income settings reversing and why? : an investigation into the association between wealth, education and obesity

Female levels of obesity in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are rising. Obesity prevalence has been the greatest in high socio-economic status (SES) groups, but recent evidence suggests a changing pattern with the prevalence of obesity rising rapidly among lower SES groups and exceeding the...

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Main Author: Aitsi-Selmi, A.
Published: University College London (University of London) 2013
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.626334