This study considers the effects of globalization, in its economic and social dimensions, on obesity and caloric intake … globalization and both obesity and caloric intake. A one standard deviation increase in globalization is associated with a 20 …

Obesity is considered one of the major health concerns of the 21st century and is frequently associated with economic … obesity, income and gender. Obesity changes with income, but in a non-linear way. On average, obesity increases with income in …. Within countries, obesity is concentrated among richer groups in low-income countries and evenly distributed in middle …

Introduction : obesity and the neoliberal diet -- The neoliberal food regime and its crisis : the dynamic factors … labor sovereignty -- Globalizing the neoliberal diet: food security and trade -- Food security, obesity, and inequality …

"Obesity is a global ticking time-bomb with huge potential negative economic and health impacts, especially for the …