The association between income inequality and adolescent body mass index: findings from the COMPASS study (2016-2019).

Stephen HunterEdwina VeerasingamTracie A BarnettKaren A PatteScott T LeatherdaleRoman Pabayo

Published in: Canadian journal of public health = Revue canadienne de sante publique (2023)

The association between income inequality and BMI, being overweight, or having obesity appears to be non-linear. Public health units and schools may benefit from incorporating upstream factors such as income inequality into their interventions attempting to promote healthy weights.

Keyphrases

physical activity
body mass index
weight gain
public health
mental health
weight loss
metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance
type diabetes
young adults
adipose tissue
high fat diet induced
skeletal muscle