Is an unhealthy lifestyle more harmful for poor people?
People in low socio-economic groups have a higher prevalence of unhealthy lifestyle behaviours. However, a this study suggests that this may not fully account for the socioeconomic morbidity and mortality gradient. A study of 330,000 people in the UK ‘suggest[s] that the same risk factors are more harmful for people living in deprived circumstances than for people living in affluent areas.’
Authors: M. Virtanen, M. Kivimäki
Type
Research
Theme
Built environment (housing, transport, urban planning), Employment, occupational health, adult education, youth employment, Non-communicable diseases, alcohol, nutrition, obesity, cancer, smoking, physical activity
Country
United Kingdom
Level
National
Year
2018
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