Economics of Obesity: Poverty, Income Inequality and Health

Providing a fascinating insight into the factors that influence individual choices regarding eating habits, diet and other behavioural patterns relevant to obesity, this text offers a new perspective about the relationship of obesity to poverty and inequality.

The authors explore a unique socioeconomic model that helps build the framework to understand the causes of obesity and its relation to health, science, and economics.

An essential read for policy makers who are seeking a framework to address this problem.