| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10471740 | Social Science & Medicine | 2011 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Egypt is one of the most overweight/obese countries in the world but few studies have analyzed links to neighborhoods. ⺠We studied over 3500 individuals in 50 Cairo neighborhoods and found a significant neighborhood education-BMI association. ⺠Individuals in high education neighborhoods were on average 13-15 lbs lighter than those in low education neighborhoods. ⺠Intervening at the neighborhood level may be an effective way to reduce obesity among Cairene adults.
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Authors
Mona Mowafi, Zeinab Khadr, S.V. Subramanian, Gary Bennett, Allan Hill, Ichiro Kawachi,