Socioeconomic inequalities in childhood and adolescent obesity in Australia: The role of behavioral and biological factors

These findings provide critical insights into the distribution of obesity across different socioeconomic groups in Australia, highlighting the substantial role of household income and the combined impact of biological and behavioral factors. The results emphasize the importance of developing targeted public health interventions that support families from lower socioeconomic backgrounds to reduce obesity-related disparities.

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PLoS ONE
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2025-04-16
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0321861
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Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
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Socioeconomic inequalities in childhood and adolescent obesity in Australia: The role of behavioral and biological factors

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Abstract

These findings provide critical insights into the distribution of obesity across different socioeconomic groups in Australia, highlighting the substantial role of household income and the combined impact of biological and behavioral factors. The results emphasize the importance of developing targeted public health interventions that support families from lower socioeconomic backgrounds to reduce obesity-related disparities.

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