DISPARITIES IN REGIONAL OBESITY RATES IN ARGENTINA BY SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS

FRANCINE RÍOS-FETCHKO, ALICIA FERNÁNDEZ, RAÚL MEJÍA, M. VICTORIA SALGADO

Abstract

Background: Obesity rates in Latin America are increasing overall and among people with low socio-economic status (SES). Obesity and SES disparities can vary by region-a valuable indicator of local drivers. The objective of this study was to examine regional and SES differences in obesity in Argentina.

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