Socioeconomic Position, Rural Residence, and Marginality Influences on Obesity Status in the Adult Mexican Population
Joint Authors
Sparks, Corey S.
Sparks, P. Johnelle
Source
International Journal of Population Research
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-13, 13 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-05-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Economics & Business Administration
Economy
Abstract EN
This paper assesses individual and social environment determinants of obesity in the adult Mexican population based on socioeconomic position, rural residence, and areal deprivation.
Using a nationally representative health and nutrition survey, this analysis considers individual and structural determinants of obesity from a socioeconomic position and health disparities conceptual framework using multilevel logistic regression models.
We find that more than thirty percent of Mexican adults were obese in 2006 and that the odds of being obese were strongly associated with an individual's socioeconomic position, gender, place of residence, and the level of marginalization (areal deprivation) in the place of residence.
Surprisingly, areas of the country where areal deprivation was highest had lower risks of individual obesity outcomes.
We suggest that programs oriented towards addressing the health benefits of traditional food systems over high-energy dense refined foods and sugary beverages be promoted as part of a public health program aimed at curbing the rising obesity prevalence in Mexico.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sparks, P. Johnelle& Sparks, Corey S.. 2012. Socioeconomic Position, Rural Residence, and Marginality Influences on Obesity Status in the Adult Mexican Population. International Journal of Population Research،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-496358
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sparks, P. Johnelle& Sparks, Corey S.. Socioeconomic Position, Rural Residence, and Marginality Influences on Obesity Status in the Adult Mexican Population. International Journal of Population Research No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-496358
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sparks, P. Johnelle& Sparks, Corey S.. Socioeconomic Position, Rural Residence, and Marginality Influences on Obesity Status in the Adult Mexican Population. International Journal of Population Research. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-496358
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-496358