Socioeconomic inequality in food intake and adult obesity in Portugal

Carlota Quintal
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Carlota Quintal: University of Coimbra, Centre for Business and Economics Research, CeBER and Faculty of Economics

No 2021-01, CeBER Working Papers from Centre for Business and Economics Research (CeBER), University of Coimbra

Abstract: Objective: To examine socioeconomic inequality in dietary habits and obesity in Portugal, looking at their evolution from 2005/06 to 2014. Methods: Cross-sectional data collected by Statistics Portugal – National Health Survey. Samples used in this study include 18–64-year olds (n=23,049 in 2005/06 and n=10,312 in 2014). The analysis focusses on differences in the prevalence of intake (at main meals) of nine foods across income groups and over time. Multiple logistic regression analysis is adopted to analyse association between socioeconomic factors (income and education) and obesity, controlling for behavioural and demographic characteristics. Results: Mean prevalence (%) in intake of food in 2005-06/2014 – soup (66/59: P

Keywords: Socioeconomic inequality; Food intake; Obesity; Multiple logistic analysis; Portugal. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 23 pages
Date: 2021-01
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