Twenty-five year trends in body mass index by education and income in Finland

Twenty-five year trends in body mass index by education and income in Finland

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The socioeconomic gradient in obesity and overweight is amply documented. However, the contribution of different socioeconomic indicators on trends of body mass index (BMI) over time is less well known. The aim of this study was to i...

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Main Authors: Prättälä Ritva, Sippola Risto, Lahti-Koski Marjaana, Laaksonen Mikko T, Mäkinen Tomi, Roos Eva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Body mass index
25-year time trends
Education
Income
Finnish men and women
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/936

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