Are socio-economic inequalities in diet and physical activity a matter of social distinction? A cross-sectional study

ConclusionsOur findings suggest that health behaviours, similar to highbrow cultural participation, are adopted as an expression of social distinction. This distinction mechanism may be an important determinant of health behaviour inequalities.

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s00038-019-01268-3

Source: International Journal of Public Health - June 10, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research