Within-country migration and obesity dynamics: analysis of 94,783 women from the Peruvian demographic and health surveys.

Hector NajeraShailen NandyRodrigo M Carrillo-LarcoJ Jaime Miranda

Published in: BMC public health (2019)

Both exposure to urban environments and migration are associated with higher odds of obesity. Expanding the characterization of within-country migration dynamics provides a better insight into the relationship between duration of exposure to urban settings and obesity.

Keyphrases

insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
weight loss
type diabetes
high fat diet induced
weight gain
polycystic ovary syndrome
healthcare
adipose tissue
mental health
body mass index
cross sectional