Journal article
Effects of occupational and educational changes on obesity trends in France: The results of the MONICA-France survey 1986–2006
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: In the past decade, the obesity prevalence in France steadily increased. In the meantime the occupational and educational status of the population improved. This study examined the impact of these changes on obesity trends in France.
METHODS: In the MONICA-France surveys in 1986, 1996 and 2006, 5423 men and 5271 women (35-64 yr old) were randomly recruited from electoral rolls in three areas of France (northern, eastern and …
Authors
Pigeyre M; Dauchet L; Simon C; Bongard V; Bingham A; Arveiler D; Ruidavets J-B; Wagner A; Ferrières J; Amouyel P
Journal
Preventive Medicine, Vol. 52, No. 5, pp. 305–309
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
5 2011
DOI
10.1016/j.ypmed.2011.02.004
ISSN
0091-7435