Spatial Variations and Cultural Explanations to Obesity in Ghana
While obesity is now recognized as a major health concern in Ghana, the major drivers, causal factors, and their spatial variation remain unclear. Nutritional changes and lack of physical activity are frequently blamed but the underlying factors, particularly cultural values and practices, remain un...
Main Author: | Asubonteng, Agnes |
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Other Authors: | Oppong, Joseph R. |
Format: | Others |
Language: | English |
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University of North Texas
2019
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Online Access: | https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1538645/ |
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