based on the ratio of height to weight, linked to health, using a four-year (1991, 1993, 1997 and 2000) panel data set which … comes from the Physical Examination in China Health and Nutrition Survey. To an extent we confirm the results with respect … range based on self-reported health. We also find that variables such as income can modify the impact of an adverse BMI on …

Obesity is a complex medical problem that according to World Health Organization has become a global epidemic. Its … increasing prevalence in Argentina is leading to a greater incidence of associated diseases, with a significant impact on health …

. Methods: We used data from the Study on Global Ageing and Adult Health (SAGE) survey conducted in China, India, Russia and …

Although the effect of parents on their children has been the focus of much research on health and families, the … points to a novel channel through which policy makers may be able to influence health. …

health risks associated with current consumption. Data from the United States, as well as international evidence, suggests …

Objective Better measurement of the health and cognitive benefits of breastfeeding by using sibling comparisons to … reduce sample selection bias. Data We use data on the breastfeeding history, physical and emotional health, academic … Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health. The sample includes 2,734 sibling pairs. Study Design We examine the relationship between …