Education and Obesity in Four OECD Countries

- OECD (2009)

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Using health survey data from Australia, Canada, England and Korea, this report explores the relationhip between education and obesity. The analysis shows a relationship between the number of years spent in full-time education and the probability of obesity. Education appears to be associated with a lower likelihood of obesity, especially among women.

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Category Health
Indicator Body Mass Index
Published By OECD
Published Date 2009
Catalogue Number DELSA/HEA/WD/HWP(2009)4
Frequency Irregular
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Cost Free
National Data Yes
State Wide Data No
Regional Data No
LGA Data No
Gender Lens Yes
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Lens No
Disability Lens No
Sexual Diversity Lens No
Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Lens Yes
Age Classification Yes