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economic disparities among obesity in women  

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  • Obesity and the sex of an individual have a strong relationship with economic status. While the prevalence of obesity has increased in the United States and around the world, it is well known that obesity in affluent societies is more common in lower socioeconomic groups and in women. [Source: Encyclopedia of Obesity; Economic Disparities among Obesity in Women]

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