Socio-economic and Demographic factors affecting the likelihood of being an overweight Korean woman

Abstract

Using data from urban Korean women survey the study examines factors associated with the BMI >= 25, indicating overweight or obesity. Logit equation results identify low income, low education, household location and preference for convenience, sweet-tasting foods and home vegetable processing as characteristics linked to a high BMI.BMI, Overweight, Korea, Woman, Socio-economic factors, Health Economics and Policy,