Socioeconomic inequalities in intergenerational overweight and obesity transmission from mothers to offsprings in South Africa.

ABSTRACT: This study assesses socioeconomic inequality in the intergenerational transmission of overweight and obesity from mothers to offsprings in South Africa, including the factors contributing to inequality. Data were drawn from the 2017 National Income Dynamic Study, which collected anthropometric and socioeconomic information. Non-pregnant mothers aged 15-49 years and their offsprings 0-14 years were included in the analysis. The dependent variables used in the study were the intergenerational transmission of overweight and obesity. Socioeconomic inequality was assessed using the concentration index. A positive index means that intergenerational overweight and obesity is more likely among the wealthier populations, while a negative index signifies the opposite. The concentration index was dec

SUBMITTER: Nglazi MD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9399383 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature