Socioeconomic - related inequalities in overweight and obesity: findings from the PERSIAN cohort study

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Authors

Farid Najafi · Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

Shahin Soltani · Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

Behzad Karami Matin · Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

Ali Kazemi Karyani · Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

Satar Rezaei · Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

Moslem Soofi · Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

Yahya Salimi

Abstract

Overall, we found that overweight and obesity is concentrated among high SES people in the study population. . Accordingly, it seems that intersectional actions should be taken to control and prevent overweight and obesity among higher socioeconomic groups.

Topics & Keywords

Health disparities and outcomes Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Public Health

Volume 20, Issue 1, pp. 214-214

DOI: 10.1186/s12889-020-8322-8

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