Cohort ‐based income gradients in obesity among U.S. adults

ConclusionsOur findings suggest that strategies that address race and/or gender inequalities in obesity should be cognizant of significant historical factors that may be unique to cohorts. Period‐based approaches that ignore life‐course experiences captured in significant cohort‐based experiences may limit the utility of policies and interventions.

Source: American Journal of Human Biology - November 27, 2017 Category: Biology Authors: Jongho Heo, Audrey N. Beck, Shih ‐Fan Lin, Enrico Marcelli, Suzanne Lindsay, Brian Karl Finch Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research