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Inequalities in diet and physical activity in Europe

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 April 2001

Elizabeth Dowler
Elizabeth Dowler*
Affiliation:
School of Health and Social Studies, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL, UK
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*Corresponding author: Email [email protected]
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Abstract

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The contribution of food, nutrition and physical activity to inequalities in health across Europe is largely unexplored. This paper summarizes cross sectional survey data on food patterns and nutrient intakes, and briefer data on physical activity, by various indicators of socio-economic status for countries across Europe. Factors are examined which underlie the outcome data seen. These include structural and material conditions and circumstances which contribute to excluding sociodemographic groups from participating in mainstream patterns of living. Trends in social and economic conditions, and their implications for nutritional and physical wellbeing are briefly outlined.

Keywords

InequalitiesPovertySESNutrient intakesFood accessPhysical activityEuropeDiet
Type
Research Article
Information
Public Health Nutrition , Volume 4 , Issue 2b , April 2001 , pp. 701 - 709
Copyright
Copyright © CABI Publishing 2001

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