distribution as the economy has grown. Is BMI growth different at different tails of the income distribution? Health and … level data from the Russia Longitudinal Monitoring Survey (RLMS) from 1994 to 2012, we scrutinize the influence of … transitional processes, particularly economic transitions on nutritional and health outcomes. We test the hypothesis that the …

education are important determinants of obesity in Russia. Empirical results strongly support our model for production of health … contributing to rising obesity in Russia during the transition from a planned to a market economy. Recent individual level data … lifestyles and healthy diet, could play a vital role in preventing obesity in Russia …

change in employment status), perceived stress, and subjective health. Results: Cohabitation led to significant weight gain …-related behaviors, age, children, employment, stress, and health). BMI after separation was largely comparable to BMI before starting …

Overweight and obesity are growing health problems in many developing countries. Rising obesity rates are the result of …