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The obesity epidemic : why a social justice perspective matters

Taylor, Monica M., author

Overview

This book addresses the obesity epidemic from a political, economic and social perspective. Examining the populations that suffer the greatest from political and economic decision-making associated with obesity prevalence, this book utilizes a contemporary framework to discuss obesity. While it does examine the behavioral risks associated with rising obesity rates, it also explores the political level, by evaluating theories in social justice and the political economy that foster or restrict at-risk behaviors. It considers the economic context through rising income inequality levels in the US. It also critiques the actions of higher institutions, including transnational corporations, as social contributors to this epidemic. Finally, it compares global and national challenges of the epidemic--back cover.

• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Subject: Obesity epidemiology. / Social Determinants of Health. / Obesity Social aspects. / Discrimination against overweight persons. / POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / Social Security. / POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / Social Services & Welfare. / United States.
• ISBN: 9783319689777, 3319689770

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