The Obesity Epidemic

Presents an overview of key debates around the obesity epidemic and their policy ramifications
Positions the obesity debate in the context of discrimination, urbanization, and capitalism, and gives accountability of higher institutions
Argues the necessity of a social justice position to understand the obesity epidemic

Autorentext
Monica M. Taylor is Faculty Member of Healthcare Administration and Business at Colorado State University-Global, USA and Adjunct Full Professor of Health Services Management at the University of Maryland - University College, USA. She received her Ph.D. in Planning and Public Policy from Rutgers University in 2009 and also holds an MPH from Hunter College, New York. .

Inhalt

1. The Globesity Epidemic.- 2. The Obesity Epidemic: Individual Accountability and the Social Determinants of Health.- 3. The Argument for Social Justice.- 4. The Political Economy Perspective.- 5. Policy Solutions.- 6. Justice for All.