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The relationship between body mass index and socioeconomic and demographic indicators: evidence from Australia

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  • Temesgen Kifle
  • Isaac Desta

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Results show that there is a positive and concave relationship between age and higher BMI. Further, males tend to have higher BMI as compared to females. Higher BMI is also positively related to long-term health problems, reduced prosperity, being married and being born in Australia. Negative association with BMI is observed on those possessing a diploma and above. Copyright Swiss School of Public Health 2012

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  • Temesgen Kifle & Isaac Desta, 2012. "The relationship between body mass index and socioeconomic and demographic indicators: evidence from Australia," International Journal of Public Health, Springer;Swiss School of Public Health (SSPH+), vol. 57(1), pages 135-142, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ijphth:v:57:y:2012:i:1:p:135-142
    DOI: 10.1007/s00038-011-0288-y
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