Obesity in Scotland: a persistent inequality

Obesity in Scotland: a persistent inequality

Abstract Background Obesity is a health problem in its own right and a risk factor for other conditions such as cardiovascular disease. The prevalence of overweight and obesity increased in Scotland between 1995 and 2008 with socio-economic inequalities persisting in adults over time and increasing...

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Main Authors: Elaine Tod, Catherine Bromley, Andrew D. Millard, Allan Boyd, Phil Mackie, Gerry McCartney
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:International Journal for Equity in Health
Subjects:
Inequality
Obesity
Overweight
BMI
Scotland
Scottish Health Survey
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12939-017-0599-6

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