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Determinants of fruit and vegetable consumption in Malaysia: an ordinal system approach

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  • Steven T. Yen
  • Andrew K.G. Tan
  • Rodolfo M. Nayga Jr

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We examine the socio-demographic determinants of fruit and vegetable consumption using household survey data from Malaysia. A bivariate ordered probability model is developed by the copula approach. Results for a system of fruit and vegetable servings per week indicate that education, age, ethnicity, income, location of residence, smoking status and health conditions are significant predictors of fruit and vegetable consumption in Malaysia. Policy implications are suggested.
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  • Steven T. Yen & Andrew K.G. Tan & Rodolfo M. Nayga Jr, 2011. "Determinants of fruit and vegetable consumption in Malaysia: an ordinal system approach," Australian Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society, vol. 55(2), pages 239-256, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:ajarec:v:55:y:2011:i:2:p:239-256
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