The effect of fast-food restaurants on childhood obesity: a school level analysis.
Econ Hum Biol
; 12: 110-9, 2014 Jan.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-23827821
ABSTRACT
We analyze, using an instrumental variable approach, the effect of the number of fast-food restaurants on school level obesity rates in Arkansas. Using distance to the nearest major highway as an instrument, our results suggest that exposure to fast-food restaurants can impact weight outcomes. Specifically, we find that the number of fast-food restaurants within a mile from the school can significantly affect school level obesity rates.
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Texto completo:
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Restaurantes
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Comida Rápida
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Obesidad Infantil
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Econ Hum Biol
Asunto de la revista:
BIOLOGIA
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CIENCIAS SOCIAIS
Año:
2014
Tipo del documento:
Article