Kellij, S.A. (2019) Urban-rural differences in childhood overweight. Bachelor thesis.
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Abstract
Overweight is a growing worldwide problem, not only in adults but also in children. Previous research suggests the urbanity level of the living environment as a factor that influences overweight levels. This research aims to exam the urban-rural differences in childhood overweight levels in order to better understand the causes of childhood overweight, with the following research question: To what extent does the urbanity level of the living environment influence the chances of children (aged 2-17) being overweight in Germany? To identify trends in German childhood overweight, this study made use of available literature on childhood overweight and a statistical analysis of the KIGGS dataset. From this study can be concluded that there are no urban-rural differences in childhood overweight levels despite results from other studies that do suggest urban-rural differences. An explanation for this result might be differences between urban-rural distinctions.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Degree programme: | Human Geography and Planning |
| Supervisor: | Vogt, T. |
| Date Deposited: | 23 Apr 2020 05:15 |
| Last Modified: | 23 Apr 2020 05:15 |
| URI: | https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/377 |
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