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This research investigates how social factors, particularly socioeconomic status, influence obesity rates.

June 21, 1965JAMA

Social Factors in Obesity

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This research investigates how social factors, particularly socioeconomic status, influence obesity rates.
Analyzed data from 1,660 adults in midtown Manhattan
Examined relationships between obesity and socioeconomic status, gender, and length of residency in the U.S.
Identified patterns concerning ethnic and religious factors related to obesity
Obesity prevalence was six times higher in women of low socioeconomic status compared to high status.
12% of upwardly mobile women were obese compared to 22% of downwardly mobile women.
Longer family residency in the U.S. correlated with lower obesity rates for women, with similar but weaker trends observed for men.

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Investigation of social factors affecting obesity rates in adults, suggesting tailored weight control programs.

Phillip B. Goldblatt (1965) studied this question.

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