What Influences Childhood Obesity?


by Matthew Lawlor on Sep 25, 2013 | Views: 90 | Score: 0
Created with Highcharts 4.2.3 /Highstock 4.2.3% of Obese ChildrenObesity RateLow Income and LimitedGrocery AccessLow Income OnlyLimited Grocery AccessOnlyNeither Low Income norLimited Grocery Access00.050.10.150.20.250.30.35
Obesity Rate
Low Income and Limited Grocery Access0.3
Low Income Only0.28
Limited Grocery Access Only0.25
Neither Low Income nor Limited Grocery Access0.26
% of Obese Children
Sources: gallup.com
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Matthew Lawlor on Sep 25, 2013 4:35 PM said:

While access to grocery stores was previously thought to be a primary factor in childhood obesity, new research suggests income is a more dominant factor. Children in low-income areas with access to grocery stores are typically more obese than those without access but with a more significant income.