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Trends in the Association of Poverty with Overweight Among US Adolescents, 1971-2004

May 24, 2006 | Journal Article

The current study investigated whether disparity based on poverty status has increased in the adolescent overweight population over time. The impact of behaviors such as physical activity on adolescent overweight disparities was also explored. Data ...

The Economics of Childhood Obesity

March 1, 2010 | Journal Article

This paper examines the economic causes and consequences of obesity, the rationales for government intervention, the cost-effectiveness of various policies, and the need for more research funding.

Proximity of Fast-Food Restaurants to Schools and Adolescent Obesity

March 1, 2009 | Journal Article

This article examines the relationship between the proximity of fast-food restaurants to schools and children's eating patterns and weight.

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