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Socioeconomic status (SES) is a strong determinant of childhood obesity, with low SES in developed countries associated with a 41% higher risk of obesity in children aged 0-15.
In developed countries, lower socioeconomic status is a major risk factor for childhood obesity, increasing the risk by 41%. This is largely due to structural factors like limited access to healthy food and safe places for physical activity, rather than just individual choices. Interventions should focus on improving access and environment.
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low SEP is associated with a 10% higher risk for overweight and 41% higher risk of obesity in children aged 0–15 years in high-income countries more specifically in North America, Europe and Oceania.
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Based on meta-analysis of multiple studies.
Source
The contribution of genetics and environment to obesity
David Albuquerque et al. · British Medical Bulletin · 2017
DOI 10.1093/bmb/ldx022
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