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Socioeconomic inequality in food intake and adult obesity in Portugal

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  • Carlota Quintal

    (University of Coimbra, Centre for Business and Economics Research, CeBER and Faculty of Economics)

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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

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  • Carlota Quintal, 2021. "Socioeconomic inequality in food intake and adult obesity in Portugal," CeBER Working Papers 2021-01, Centre for Business and Economics Research (CeBER), University of Coimbra.
    • Handle: RePEc:gmf:papers:2021-01
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    Socioeconomic inequality; Food intake; Obesity; Multiple logistic analysis; Portugal.;
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