Income-based inequality of adolescent obesity in Australia
Publication Name
Economics Letters
Abstract
We investigate the magnitude and drivers of income-based inequality of adolescent obesity. Using the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia survey, we estimate a concentration index of –0.1225. We also demonstrate that the inequality doubled between the years 2006 and 2014. In a decomposition analysis, we show that the greatest contributors to the observed inequality in adolescent obesity rates are socioeconomic status and maternal obesity status.
Open Access Status
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Volume
198
Article Number
109665
Funding Sponsor
Melbourne Institute, University of Melbourne