Is globalization driving obesity in LMICs? Read my paper with @Victor_Asal and @WenhuiFeng in Globalization and Health to find out: https://t.co/D09vsjnDhN #ghjournal
What is driving global obesity trends? Globalization or "modernization"?
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Discussions reflect a general agreement that economic growth, urbanization, and social factors play critical roles in obesity trends, exemplified by comments highlighting the correlation between rising income and obesity rates. The tone is inquisitive yet reserved, with references to research papers and resources that suggest moderate engagement but limited depth, indicating awareness rather than transformative impact.
Most discussions recognize that domestic factors like income, urbanization, and social changes are key drivers behind rising obesity, aligning with the article's findings.
Participants show moderate curiosity, engaging with specific elements like the role of women and economic development but without intense enthusiasm.
The exchanges are somewhat superficial, mainly sharing resources and raising questions but lacking deep analysis or sustained debate.
The discussions seem to influence awareness about the links between modernization and obesity, though they don't appear to significantly shift opinions or policies.
Abstract in brief
- Global obesity rates have more than doubled since 1980, with researchers debating whether globalization or domestic modernization processes are the main drivers.
- The study found that factors like rising income, urbanization, and women's empowerment within countries are strongly linked to increasing average BMI, while globalization factors showed less significant impact.
- Overall, domestic development—rather than globalization—seems to be the primary contributor to the global rise in obesity, especially through economic growth and social changes within countries.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyWhat is driving global obesity trends? Globalization or “modernization”? @ashfoxly @WenhuiFeng and me and it's open access https://t.co/T1UEDbZMmA
@mwrgeography I’m using @fiona_616 resources and they’re just brilliant, and then adding in some bits where I find any other reading that’s useful - we had a great debate over this graphic, especially the role of women! (https://t.co/LhDQLcmdWj) https://t.co/QIWtciF8oT
What is driving global #obesity trends? Globalization or “modernization”? https://t.co/leKrmIB2nz
@HJB3996 @bootnrally @ZeroSuitCamus This is a useful background reference: https://t.co/BHs3bYsuJH While, in general, causes across developed countries are similar, the US stands out in having high-sugar food & large portion sizes across the board. Poor food choice is more often a primary cause in Australia.
What is driving global obesity trends? Globalization or “modernization”? https://t.co/T1njBvdrTb #ghjournal
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@HJB3996 @bootnrally @ZeroSuitCamus This is a useful background reference: https://t.co/BHs3bYsuJH While, in general, causes across developed countries are similar, the US stands out in having high-sugar food & large portion sizes across the board. Poor food choice is more often a primary cause in Australia.
RT @lfreegeography: @mwrgeography I’m using @fiona_616 resources and they’re just brilliant, and then adding in some bits where I find any…
@mwrgeography I’m using @fiona_616 resources and they’re just brilliant, and then adding in some bits where I find any other reading that’s useful - we had a great debate over this graphic, especially the role of women! (https://t.co/LhDQLcmdWj) https://t.co/QIWtciF8oT
@Tankverket @carolindahlman Kul också att fakta visar att fetma ökar i takt med att människor blir rikare, urbaniseras och kvinnors rättigheter ökar. Nästan som att folk i större utsträckning aktivt väljer att bli bekvämare när ens levnadsstandard ökar, vilken chock
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RT @ashfoxly: Is globalization driving obesity in LMICs? Read my paper with @Victor_Asal and @WenhuiFeng in Globalization and Health to fin…
RT @ashfoxly: Is globalization driving obesity in LMICs? Read my paper with @Victor_Asal and @WenhuiFeng in Globalization and Health to fin…
RT @ashfoxly: Is globalization driving obesity in LMICs? Read my paper with @Victor_Asal and @WenhuiFeng in Globalization and Health to fin…
RT @ashfoxly: Is globalization driving obesity in LMICs? Read my paper with @Victor_Asal and @WenhuiFeng in Globalization and Health to fin…
RT @ashfoxly: Is globalization driving obesity in LMICs? Read my paper with @Victor_Asal and @WenhuiFeng in Globalization and Health to fin…
Is globalization driving obesity in LMICs? Read my paper with @Victor_Asal and @WenhuiFeng in Globalization and Health to find out: https://t.co/D09vsjnDhN #ghjournal
What is driving global obesity trends? Globalization or “modernization”? @ashfoxly @WenhuiFeng and me and it's open access https://t.co/T1UEDbZMmA
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What is driving global #obesity trends? Globalization or “modernization”? https://t.co/leKrmIB2nz
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