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Socioeconomic determinants of obesity and hypertension at the county level in China

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In a nationally representative database, the risk of obesity and hypertension in China is significantly associated with age and the socioeconomic environment. Women in China are more likely obese and less likely to have hypertension than men. Education mitigates the risks of obesity and hypertension.

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  • Tao Zhang, 2016. "Socioeconomic determinants of obesity and hypertension at the county level in China," Mathematical Population Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 23(4), pages 239-252, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:mpopst:v:23:y:2016:i:4:p:239-252
    DOI: 10.1080/08898480.2016.1222223
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