Global Health April 2019 PMID 31029156

What is driving global obesity trends? Globalization or "modernization"?

Ashley Fox, Wenhui Feng, Victor Asal

Mentions

38
Peak: 11 in May 2019
across 4 sources since Apr 2019

Extended reach

108,810
potential audience

Total likes

181

Video views

4,998

Mentions per month

Apr 2019 – Sep 2024

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter21 posts
  • YouTube8 videos
  • News6 articles
  • Blogs3 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

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.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize that domestic factors like income, urbanization, and social changes are key drivers behind rising obesity, aligning with the article's findings.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate curiosity, engaging with specific elements like the role of women and economic development but without intense enthusiasm.

EngagementNeutral engagement

The exchanges are somewhat superficial, mainly sharing resources and raising questions but lacking deep analysis or sustained debate.

ImpactModerate impact

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.]

Top posts

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Ashley Fox
@ashfoxly · X

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

May 9, 2019 · 6 likes · 5 shares · 292 followers View post →
Victor Asal
@Victor_Asal · X

What is driving global obesity trends? Globalization or “modernization”? @ashfoxly @WenhuiFeng and me and it's open access https://t.co/T1UEDbZMmA

May 8, 2019 · 4 likes · 19,454 followers View post →
Mrs Hills
@lfreegeography · X

@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

Sep 16, 2023 · 4 likes · 1 share · 1,545 followers View post →
Global Health Observ
@GlobalPHObserv · X

What is driving global #obesity trends? Globalization or “modernization”? https://t.co/leKrmIB2nz

May 1, 2019 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 6,544 followers View post →
Craig Thomler
@craigthomler · X

@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.

Sep 18, 2023 · 1 like · 10,677 followers View post →
Kristof Decoster
@KristofDecoste1 · X

What is driving global obesity trends? Globalization or “modernization”? https://t.co/T1njBvdrTb #ghjournal

Apr 28, 2019 · 1 like · 5,426 followers View post →

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Craig Thomler
@craigthomler · X

@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.

Sep 18, 2023 · 1 like · 10,677 followers View post →
Lottie
@lottiegeography · X

RT @lfreegeography: @mwrgeography I’m using @fiona_616 resources and they’re just brilliant, and then adding in some bits where I find any…

Sep 16, 2023 · 1 share · 1,267 followers View post →
Mrs Hills
@lfreegeography · X

@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

Sep 16, 2023 · 4 likes · 1 share · 1,545 followers View post →
Smithsson
@Smithsson1 · X

@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

Apr 8, 2021 · 361 followers View post →
Vishesh R (Vishesh92 on Threads)
@Visheshrr · X

@datarade @SuMastodon There you go https://t.co/bz7KHYvNEw

Mar 14, 2021 · 3,126 followers View post →
Fabio Gori
@gorifab · X

@nic__carter https://t.co/pFwK4L6NSh

Jan 30, 2021 · 338 followers View post →
Pablo Cotera
@pjcotera · X

@Amparo_Bravo @Jaime_Bassa https://t.co/d0lb2pdM4h https://t.co/tc1wTbP6Zv

Feb 10, 2020 · 298 followers View post →
Wenhui Feng
@WenhuiFeng · X

RT @ashfoxly: Is globalization driving obesity in LMICs? Read my paper with @Victor_Asal and @WenhuiFeng in Globalization and Health to fin…

May 20, 2019 · 5 shares · 196 followers View post →
Mayela HJ
@MAYELAHJ · X

RT @ashfoxly: Is globalization driving obesity in LMICs? Read my paper with @Victor_Asal and @WenhuiFeng in Globalization and Health to fin…

May 13, 2019 · 5 shares · 211 followers View post →
Globalization and Health
@GHJournal · X

RT @ashfoxly: Is globalization driving obesity in LMICs? Read my paper with @Victor_Asal and @WenhuiFeng in Globalization and Health to fin…

May 13, 2019 · 5 shares · 13,405 followers View post →
Hina Khalid
@HinaaaKh · X

RT @ashfoxly: Is globalization driving obesity in LMICs? Read my paper with @Victor_Asal and @WenhuiFeng in Globalization and Health to fin…

May 10, 2019 · 5 shares · 426 followers View post →
Victor Asal
@Victor_Asal · X

RT @ashfoxly: Is globalization driving obesity in LMICs? Read my paper with @Victor_Asal and @WenhuiFeng in Globalization and Health to fin…

May 9, 2019 · 5 shares · 19,454 followers View post →
Ashley Fox
@ashfoxly · X

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

May 9, 2019 · 6 likes · 5 shares · 292 followers View post →
Victor Asal
@Victor_Asal · X

What is driving global obesity trends? Globalization or “modernization”? @ashfoxly @WenhuiFeng and me and it's open access https://t.co/T1UEDbZMmA

May 8, 2019 · 4 likes · 19,454 followers View post →
Noemí López Ejeda
@LopezEjedaN · X

Distinta relación entre #PIB y #Obesidad... En países de bajos ingresos, el aumento del PIB implica aumentos del #IMC, en países de bajos ingresos, la asociación es inversa - 'What is driving global #obesity trends? Globalization or “modernization”?' https://t.co/qnTix4qK0C

May 3, 2019 · 770 followers View post →
Equity and Health
@equityhealthdev · X

RT @GlobalPHObserv: What is driving global #obesity trends? Globalization or “modernization”? https://t.co/leKrmIB2nz

May 1, 2019 · 2 shares · 3,464 followers View post →
Culture of Health Eq
@CofHEQ · X

RT @GlobalPHObserv: What is driving global #obesity trends? Globalization or “modernization”? https://t.co/leKrmIB2nz

May 1, 2019 · 2 shares · 1,094 followers View post →
Global Health Observ
@GlobalPHObserv · X

What is driving global #obesity trends? Globalization or “modernization”? https://t.co/leKrmIB2nz

May 1, 2019 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 6,544 followers View post →
Carina Alm
@CarinaAlm · X

What is driving global #obesity trends? Globalization or “modernization”? #globalhealth #phealth #cdoh #NCDs https://t.co/PMTeFzRFiB

Apr 28, 2019 · 1,986 followers View post →
Kristof Decoster
@KristofDecoste1 · X

What is driving global obesity trends? Globalization or “modernization”? https://t.co/T1njBvdrTb #ghjournal

Apr 28, 2019 · 1 like · 5,426 followers View post →
Globalization and Health
@GHJournal · X

What is driving global obesity trends? Globalization or “modernization”? https://t.co/FCfxC5Kuw9

Apr 28, 2019 · 13,405 followers View post →