Aims: The promotion of healthy living and chronic disease prevention are predicated on the
ability of individuals and communities to make healthy choices. Having access to nutritious …

Background A higher burden of head and neck cancer has been reported to affect deprived
populations. This study assessed the association between socioeconomic status and head …

ObjectiveTo examine socio-economic differences in the frequency and types of takeaway
foods consumed. DesignA cross-sectional postal survey. SettingParticipants were asked …

Background It has been suggested that those with lower socioeconomic characteristics
would be more likely to seek energy-dense food options such as fast food because of …

ObjectivesTo investigate the association between fruit and vegetable consumption and self-
reported physical and mental functional health measured by an anglicised short-form 36 …

ObjectiveTo examine the fruit and vegetable consumption in Thailand, the percentage of
Thais meeting recommended intakes and the association with sociodemographic factors …

We report on the first case-control study to investigate the role of wider environmental and
socioeconomic factors upon human cryptosporidiosis. Using GIS the detailed locations of …

BACKGROUND: Research on the “immigrant” or “Latino health paradox” has demonstrated
that Latinos exhibit better health than US-born whites, for multiple health outcomes, despite …

Few studies have focused on determinants of fruit and vegetable intake in rural areas. This
study examined the relationship between demographics, socioeconomic status, social …

ObjectiveCurrently 67% of the US population is overweight or obese and obesity is
associated with several chronic medical conditions. Geographic areas where individuals …