Association between socioeconomic status and obesity in 59,556 women

摘要: Abstract A study of 59,556 weight-conscious women in the United States who participated and supported this is reported. leader-directed confidential questionnaire was administered to small groups TOPS Club 1969 1970, obtained height, education, weight, age, family income, husband's education. An inverse relationship between socioeconomic status (income) obesity found. The most important finding that degree inversely related their education level, but not correlated with own level. strength income (or education) much less than a conducted 20 yr ago. This suggests “melting pot” factors our society which have reduced social class differences regard eating behavior body image goals.