Investigating the association between parental educational status and offspring obesity risk using the Japan Environment and Children's Study

Previous studies have demonstrated an inverse relationship between socioeconomic status and childhood obesity in affluent nations, with parental education as a key factor. However, the meaning of socioeconomic indicators may vary by race and country, and research on this topic in Asian countries is limited.

• Publication year

  2025

• Venue

  Pediatric obesity

• Publication date

  2025-05-06

• Fields of study

  Sociology, Medicine, Education

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  DOI 10.1111/ijpo.70019PMID 40329544
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