Education Can Help Prevent Obesity

In many middle and low income countries, obesity levels rise along with income.  But a new study says the better educated women are -- the better their chances of avoiding obesity. Dr. Amina Aitsi-Selmi is the lead author of the University College London study. She wanted to know if trends in high-income countries could be found elsewhere. “We know that in high income countries education and income tend to go together -- and that those who are most educated and have the...

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